Methodist Episcopal Church: Sanctuary; front
801 Main Street
Canon City, CO
Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)
Images
ca. 2019 - Warranty Certificate dated 1921 (Photograph from an archival source: Parish website / church archives, submitted by Jim Stettner/Jim Stettner)
1921 - Church interior showing organ in front with choir (Photograph from an archival source: Parish website / church archives, submitted by Jim Stettner/Jim Stettner)
Labeled 1913 - Church interior showing organ in front (Photograph from an archival source: Parish website / church archives, submitted by Jim Stettner/Jim Stettner)
Sept. 1899 - Church exterior in Sept., 1899 (Photograph from an archival source: Vintage postcard, submitted by Jim Stettner/Jim Stettner)
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Main
Notes
2016-06-12 - This entry describes an original installation of a new pipe organ. Identified by James R. Stettner, using information from this web site: http://www.canonumc.org/kimball-pipe-organ.<br><br>According to the church's website about the organ, "As early as 1915 members of the church had begun to discuss the need for a new organ. During Reverend Konkel's pastorate this effort finally reached fruition. An organ contract committee of three was formed to secure a new organ for the church. A Kimball Pipe Organ was purchased through the Knight Campbell Music Company of Denver for $6,300.00 plus freight charges of $246.88. This contract was signed June 14, 1920. <br><br>The organ carried a guarantee stating: "This certifies that Kimball Pipe Organ No. order #1530 is warranted against all defects of material and workmanship for a term of Life (indefinitely) years providing the instrument has had proper care and fair usage."<br><br>In August of 1921 the Cañon City Daily Record reported: The new pipe organ at the Methodist church has been installed and is now completely ready for use. The opening recital will be given Sept. 8 by Prof. Shad J. Tinsley, organist from the Trinity Methodist church in Denver, he having had 24 years experience. Tickets for the recital will be 50 cents. The new organ has everything on it in the way of stops and tones to give you the very best and most variety of good music possible." -Database Manager
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