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A. J. Schantz, Sons & Co. Opus PW153 (1907)

West Virginia Penitentiary: Chapel
Moundsville, WV

Images


1908 - Chapel view, organ on platform at front (Photograph from an archival source: Schantz files, submitted by Luke Tegtmeier/Luke Tegtmeier)

Unknown - Chapel Interior and Organ Case (early 20th century) (Schantz Organ Company archives; image courtesy of Eric J. Gastier/Database Manager)

Consoles

Main


Notes

2011-08-22 - Identified through online information from Jeff Scofield. -Database Manager

2015-12-01 - Updated through online information from Eric J. Gastier. -- The original contract in the Schantz archives was signed on 13 November 1906; the contract price was $2500. The contract also specifies the dimensions of the organ case as about 16' in width, about 9' in depth, and about 17' in height. -Database Manager


Stoplist

Source: From shop records

Great Open Diapason 8, Dulciana 8, Melodia 8, Principal 4, Flute d'Amour 4

Swell Bourdon Treble 16, Bourdon Bass 16, Open Diapason 8 (1-12 Wood), Salicional 8, Stopped Diapason 8, Flute Harmonic 4, Oboe (TC) 8

Pedal (30 notes) Sub Bass 16, Lieblich Gedeckt 16


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