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Estey Organ Co. Opus 499 (1907)

First Methodist Episcopal
Ripon, WI

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Unknown - Facade and console, ca. 1907 (Archival source not identified by contributor: Rick Erickson/Database Manager)

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Notes

2007-07-03 - Identified by James R. Stettner through information from the Estey Opus List, published in The Boston Organ Club newsletter, 1973-1979. -Database Manager

2016-02-01 - Updated through online information from William Dunklin. <br>A postcard mailed from Ripon Wisconsin on November 14, 1907 features a photo of the organ. On the back is written: "Arthur Dunham of (name smeared) dedicated the organ last week. We like it very much..." Arthur Dunham's obituary in the Chicago Daily Tribune, January 25, 1938 notes his wide accomplishments including being organist at Chicago's First Methodist Church (the so-called skyscraper church) and KAM Isaiah Israel. -Database Manager


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