c. 1911 - Organ Facade (Photograph from an archival source: Postcard, submitted by Zenas Savage/Zenas Savage)
Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)
2007-08-23 - Identified by James R. Stettner through information from the Estey Opus List, published in The Boston Organ Club newsletter, 1973-1979. -Database Manager
2011-11-23 - The organ was the first one used in the church's present building and was paid for, in part, by funds from Andrew Carnegie. The rest of the cost was covered by pledges. Originally a large pipe facade was at the front of the church, and the console was attached in the center. However, during a 1949 sanctuary remodeling project, the console was moved to the side, and the pipes were enclosed (information from the church's 150th anniversary book) -Database Manager
Source: www.EsteyOrgans.com as accessed through the wayback machine
Estey Organ Co. (Opus 883, 1911) First Methodist Episcopal Church Hastings, MI Great 8 Open Diapason 8 Melodia 8 Viol di Gamba 8 Dulciana 4 Octave 4 Flute d'Amour Swell 16 Bourdon Treble 16 Bourdon Bass 8 Violin Diapason 8 Stopped Diapason 8 Salicional 8 Voix Celeste 8 Aeoline 4 Flute Harmonic 8 Oboe Pedal 16 Bourdon 8 Bass Flute Water motor "As strong as scales will permit and be round and smooth."
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