2011-06-15 - Console (Photograph by Glen Arfsten/Database Manager)
Note: Not playable. (in this location)
2014-03-31 - An original installation. Identified by Glen Arfsten, based on personal knowledge of the organ. -- In 1932 du Pont installed the largest privately owned organ in all of Latin America, worth $11,000. The machinery was installed in the basement and the organ worked automatically and manually. Two shafts carried the music to the mirador [balcony, or small tower affording an extensive view] and the lobby, without inconveniencing the guests in their rooms. The furniture, including the organ, paintings and piano, were supplied by Theodore Baily & Co. and Meras & Rico. -Database Manager
2014-04-26 - Updated through online information from Jim Lewis. -- This organ was installed in March 1930. -Database Manager
2015-11-26 - Identified through information adapted from <i>The Aeolian Pipe Organ and its Music</i> by Rollin Smith (Organ Historical Society, 1998)<BR> Contract (Sept. 9, 1929): $25,600 for II/25 organ with Harp & Chimes<BR> Contract (Sept. 9, 1929): $6,580 for Style OR Steinway Duo-Art piano<BR> Order (Dec. 4, 1929): $1,766 to add Quintadena and Dulciana -Database Manager
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