Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)
2008-06-12 - Identified through information adapted from <i>E. M. Skinner/Aeolian-Skinner Opus List</i>, by Sand Lawn and Allen Kinzey (Organ Historical Society, 1997), and included here through the kind permission of Sand Lawn: <br><i> Replaced 1889 two manual Johnson & Son, #712; retained some Johnson pipework; no information.</i> -Database Manager
2009-09-29 - Updated through online information from Ryan Patten. -- The original organ at First Congregational was a 1889 Johnson and Son organ of 15 ranks. On April 25, 1954, upon recommendation of the Organ Committee, the congregation authorized the signing of a contract with the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company of Boston, Massachusetts in the amount of $20,000 for the rebuilding and enlarging of the organ. The new instrument incorporates a major portion (10 ranks) of the old Johnson pipework, which was in excellent condition. Additions to the original organ by Aeolian-Skinner (16 ranks) provide appropriate voices for the proper interpretation of all types of organ literature – Classic, Romantic, and Modern. The tonal design was developed by Mr. Joseph S. Whiteford, Vice-President of Aeolian-Skinner at the time. The organ was moved from the former First Congregational Church, Southwest Street, Bellevue, Ohio on March 20, 1978. The move was under the supervision of The Schantz Organ Company, Orrville, Ohio. Two weeks were required to repair and reinstall the organ. -Database Manager
2011-08-10 - Updated through online information from Ryan Patten. -- The dedication recital was given by Virgil Fox, and, among other pieces, he played Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. Information given from a parishioner who attended the 1955 dedication of the instrument. -Database Manager
2013-08-15 - Updated through online information from Ryan Patten. -Database Manager
From Allen Kinzey via <i>The Aeolian-Skinner Archives</i> Source: Source not recorded Date not recorded
Bellevue, Ohio
First Congregational Church
Aeolian-Skinner Organ Co., Inc. Opus 1282 1954
2 manuals, 19 stops, 26 ranks
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GREAT ORGAN
8' Principal 61
8' Gedeckt Pommer 61
8' Dolce SW
4' Octave 61
2 2/3' Twelfth 61
2' Fifteenth 61
IV Fourniture 244
Chimes
SWELL ORGAN
8' Holzflöte 68
8' Viola Pomposa 68
8' Viola Celeste (TC) 56
8' Dolce 68
4' Fugara 68
4' Flute d'Amour 68
2' Blockflöte 61
III Plein Jeu 183
8' Trompette 68
4' Hautbois 68
Tremulant
PEDAL ORGAN
16' Subbass 32
16' Lieblich Bourdon 12 SW
8' Octave 32
8' Flute 12
4' Choralbass 12
4' Flute 12
III Mixture 96
16' Contra Trumpet 12 SW
8' Trumpet SW
4' Clarion SW
[Received from Steven E. Lawson 2015-08-19]
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