Date Unknown - Church exterior (Old Church Bulletin cover/Jim Stettner)
Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)
2005-07-18 - Identified through online information from James R. Stettner. -- Orig. built for the Grand Theatre in Bellingham, WA. Was tubular pneumatic. 1929, removed by Seattle Kimball rep. Arthur D. Longmore, primaries electrified, and installed at First United Presbyterian in Everett, WA. 1952, Balcom and Vaughan added two ranks - one of which was a Vox Humana. Replaced here in 1963 by a new II-manual Wicks. Vox Humana retained. -Database Manager
2006-01-01 - Updated through online information from James R. Stettner. -- The organ was originally built for the Grand Theatre in Bellingham, Wshington. It was entirely chambered and controlled from a detached console. In 1929, it was removed by Seattle Kimball representative Arthur D. Longmore, and installed here at First United Presbyterian - at which time the original T-P action was electrified. In 1952, Balcom and Vaughan added two ranks to the Kimball. It was replaced in 1963 by a new 2-manual Wicks, and the Kimball was acquired by Elizabeth Lysen for her Seattle residence. In 1989, she gave it to Light of the Cross Lutheran Church in the Thrasher's Corner area of Bothell, Washington, where it was installed by former Balcom and Vaughan President William J. Bunch assisted by Charles Wassberg, who also playd the re-dedication recital. It served there for only a short time, and was evidently plagued by mechanical difficulties which ultimately prompted the church to give it away. It was removed in August of 1998 by Michael Gardner of Tacoma, Washington, who was rebuilding it with a unit action in his home. Its subsequent placement is unknown. -Database Manager
2008-11-03 - Updated through online information from James R. Stettner. -Database Manager
Stoplist copied from the console November 13, 1993 Source: Source not recorded Date not recorded
Everett, Washington
First United Presbyterian Church
W.W. KIMBALL CO., ca. 1910
A.D. Longmore, 1929 - Moving, Electrification, Reinstallation
GREAT COUPLERS
8 Open Diap. 61 Swell Unis [to Pedal] 8
8 Melodia 61 Great Unis [to Pedal] 8
8 Dulc. 61
Chimes ( ) Swell Sub [to Great] 16
Swell Unis [to Great] 8
Great Super 4' Swell Super [to Great] 4
SWELL (Expressive) FOOT LEVERS (Order l - r not verified)
8 Stop. Diap. 61 Sw. Piano...........8' S.D.; 8' Sal.
8 Salic. 61
4 Harm. Flute 61 Sw. Forte................8, 8, 4, 8.
8 Oboe (tc) 49
Tremolo Gr to Ped.................Reversible
Swell Sub 16' Gr. Piano...................8' Dulc.
Swell Super 4'
Gr. Forte...................8, 8, 8.
PEDAL
16 Bourdon 30 PEDAL MOVEMENTS
Swell Expression (bal.)
Crescendo (bal.)
ACTION: T-P VOICES: 8 STOPS: 9; inc. chimes RANKS: 8 Pipes: 445
NOTES
This organ was originally built for the Grand Theatre in Bellingham, WA. It was entirely
chambered and was controlled from a detached console. The exact nomenclature of original
stops and controls is not known.
In 1929 it was removed by Seattle Kimball representative Arthur D. Longmore and reinstalled
at First United Presbyterian Church in Everett at which time the action was electrified,
although the new or rebuilt console was still air-operated.
In 1952, Balcom and Vaughan added two ranks - one of which was a Vox Humana.
In 1963, the organ was replaced by a new Wicks. The added Vox Humana was retained. The organ
was moved to the Seattle residence of Elizabeth Lysen by Charles Wassberg.
In 1989, the organ was given to Light of the Cross Lutheran Church in the Thrasher's Corner
area of Bothell by Elizabeth Lysen. It was installed there by William J. Bunch - former
President of Balcom and Vaughan - and by Charles Wassberg. It served there for only a short
time, and was evidently plagued by mechanical difficulties which prompted the church to give
it away.
It was removed during August of 1998 by Michael Gardner of Tacoma, who is rebuilding it with
unified action in his home. It may be sold later after refurbishing.
Sources: Encyclopedia of the American Theatre Organ, Vol. I; Eugene M. Nye compilation; JRS;
extant, original components in Bothell.
[Received from James R. Stettner 2012-05-27.]Regrettably, it is not possible to display the information about the sponsor of this pipeorgandatabase entry or if there is a sponsor. Please see About Sponsors on Pipe Organ Database.