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W.B.D. Simmons & Co. (1852ca.)

Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)

Consoles

Main

• Console position: Keydesk Attached, Manuals Set Into Case
• 2 manuals
• 3 divisions
• Key action Type: Mechanical (Details Unknown)
• Stop action Type: Mechanical
• Stop layout Type: Drawknobs in Vertical Rows on Flat Jambs
• Pedal Type: Flat Straight
• Expression Type: Trigger/Hitch-Down Expression

Notes

2008-09-07 - Identified through online information from James R. Stettner. -- This organ was installed sometime between 1847 and 1858. 3-sectional facade. The organ was purchased ca. 1874 by the Ladies Benevolent Society of the Congregational Church in Byfield, MA for $400.00. It survived there until destroyed with the church by fire in 1930. Source: 1987 OHS convention handbook. -Database Manager

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• #36565†* - Unknown Builder (1874ca.)

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