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Lewis & Hitchcock, Inc. (1997)

McKendree-Simms-Brookland United Methodist Church
2421 Lawrence St NE
Washington, DC

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Main


Notes

2014-02-20 - This is a rebuild of a relocated existing organ. Identified by John Igoe, using information from this web site: http://www.pipeorgans.com/rebuilt-church-directory/mkendree_washdc/index.cfm. -- Web page notes that rebuild project, done in stages, was completed in September, 1997, and included:<br>Adding 18 ranks; <br>Releathering of all electro-pneumatic chests;<br>Building new windchests for the Great, Antiphonal, and Pedal divisions, using electric action;<br>Addition of MIDI;<br>Upgrading to Peterson OrgaPlexTM solid state switching and couplers;<br>Upgrading to Peterson MSP-1000TM solid state combination action;<br>Improvements were made to enhance the beauty and sound of the pipe organ;<br>the Great and Pedal divisions were exposed in the chancel on new windchests with decorative woodwork designed to match the chancel woodwork. The Antiphonal division was exposed in the rear Gallery. -Database Manager


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