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George N. Andrews (1863)

Central Congregational Society
Ormond Place and Jefferson Street
New York City: Brooklyn, NY

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


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2016-02-05 - &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"The new organ placed in the church deserves a word of special mention. It is, in all respects, a most complete and perfect instrument. It contains 26 stops and 918 pipes. Its compass is very great, running from tones so fine and delicate as to seem an angel's whisper, down to the "deep eternal bass" that ocean sings. We have an ear easily disturbed by music, but we were compelled to hush a child's prattle while straining to catch the delicate notes of the viol de gamba, when, anon, a peal from the trumpet stop and the C C C sub-bass opened upon us, and we stood back aghast. This instrument was built by G.W. [sic] Andrews, Esq., of Utica, and cost about $2,000. It is pronounced a perfect instrument of its size by all who have heard or examined it.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"On Saturday evening the church was crowded to its fullest extent, the occasion being the first public trial of this beautiful organ, which gave forth its most dulcet tones under the skillful manipulation of the keys by such artists as Geo. W. Warren and others, including worthy young organist, Edward Taylor." –<i>Brooklyn Eagle</i>, Oct. 19, 1863 -Database Manager


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