2018-06-18 - Builder's Nameplate (Photograph by James R. Stettner/Database Manager)
Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)
2008-10-21 - Identified through on-line information from James R. Stettner. -- This organ was originally built for Mason Methodist in Tacoma, WA. When they got their new Aeolian-Skinner, the Kimball was sold to First Church of Christ, Scientist in Olympia. It was likely electrified at the time of moving and re-installation, which was done by Seattle Kimball Rep. Charles W. Allen. A new console was provided at this time as well, and it seems possible that tonal changes were made. The windchests were releathered in 1993, and the organ was removed to storage in 2004. The congregation is building a new, smaller edifice, and the organ will likely be for sale shortly. Sources: Eugene M. Nye compilation; e-mail from a church member. -Database Manager
2009-03-18 - Updated through on-line information from James R. Stettner. -- The organ is for sale, and the church is anxious to find a home for it as it's costing them monthly storage fees for an instrument they can't use. -Database Manager
2011-11-11 - Updated through online information from James R. Stettner. -- No buyer was found for the organ, so it was taken by Arthur Hixson of the Olympia area, who plans to install it in his home. -Database Manager
2016-06-12 - Updated through online information from James R. Stettner. <br>Just had an email this evening from Arthur Hixson of Olympia who took the Kimball. He shared, "The Kimball sat out in the barn for years and I just didn't have time to work with it. I asked everyone I know if they wanted it, but no takers. The 8' and smaller pipes went to Dodrill [Pipe Organ Foundation, Mercer Island, WA.] and the 16's to [Martin] Pasi. I broke up the chests 'till I could lift the parts and all 3000-lb or so went to the dump." -Database Manager
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