Unknown - View of chancel and organ decorated for a special event., photograph from between 1902 and 1907. (Vintage postcard, courtesy of William Dunklin/Database Manager)
Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)
2007-06-13 - Identified by James R. Stettner through information from the Estey Opus List, published in The Boston Organ Club newsletter, 1973-1979. -Database Manager
2020-12-16 - According to an article describing the dedication of the organ in the Philadelphia Times, William E. Haskell voiced the instrument and also supervised the installation. The organ was built by the Philadelphia branch of the firm, located at 1118 Chestnut Street. Tubular pneumatic action with Estey's patented abridged keyboard stop action above the top manual. See documents for the original article. -Paul R. Marchesano
The Philadelphia Inquirer, 27 Jan 1902, Page 5. Source: From a newspaper article Jan 27, 1902
Estey Organ Co. (Opus 13, 1902) Haws Avenue Methodist Church Norristown, PA GREAT ORGAN Notes [Pipes] 8' Open Diapason 61 Metal 8' Dulciana 61 Metal 8' Melodia 61 Wood 4' Principal or Octave 61 Metal 2' 15th or Super Octave 61 Metal SWELL ORGAN 16' Bourdon 49 Wood 8' Violin Diapason 61 Metal 8' Salicional 61 Metal 8' Stopped Diapason 61 Wood 4' Flute Harmonic 61 Metal 2' Flageolet 61 Metal 8' Oboe 49 Wood [sic] PEDAL ORGAN 16' Bourdon 30 Wood COUPLERS Swell to Great Swell to Great (Octaves) Swell to Pedal Great to Pedal PEDAL MOVEMENTS Great Organ Forte (Adjustable) Great Organ Piano (Adjustable) Great to Pedal (Reversible) Swell Organ Forte (Adjustable) Swell Organ Piano (Adjustable) Balanced Swell Pedal MECHANICAL ACCESSORIES Bellows Signal Wind Indicator Tremulant Taken from The Philadelphia Inquirer, 27 Jan 1902, Page 5. (Format cleaned up)
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