OHS convention: 2017
2004-10-30 - Status Note: There 1986. -Database Manager
2004-10-30 - T indicates that in 1985 this is museum operated by Minnesota Historical Society. Received grant for restoration of organ. -Database Manager
2008-10-03 - Updated through online information from John Panning. -- The house is now owned and operated by the Minnesota Historical Society, hence the institution name change. -Database Manager
2011-05-24 - Updated through online information from Richard C Greene. -Database Manager
2011-09-23 - Updated through online information from Stephen Hall. -- According to the Minnesota Historical Society website, the organ is not currently in good condition, the leather needs replacing and there are cracks in the wood pipes. The society is seeking funds to restore the instrument. (website accessed Sept 2011) -Database Manager
2017-06-22 - Updated by Fran Linhart, who has heard or played the organ.<br> ORGAN STATUS: The organ is playable but unreliable, a result of the deteriorated organ leather as well as other issues commensurate with the age of the instrument. After consultation with reputable organ builders and restorers, the decision was made to repair the instrument and the Minnesota Historical Society was able to find a benefactor who agreed to fund a full restoration. The organ will be removed from the house sometime in 2018 for a careful and historically respectful restoration. <br>ALSO: I just authored a Tracker article on the Hill House Pipe Organ. -Database Manager
Source: Tracker Vol. 61, No. 3 pg. 16
Geo. S. Hutchings (& Co.) (1891) James J. Hill House St. Paul, MN Compass: 61/30 Great: 8 Open Diapason 8 Viola di Gamba 8 Dulciana 8 Melodia 4 Octave 4 Flute d'Amour 2 Fifteenth Swell: 16 Bourdon Bass 16 Bourdon Treble 8 Geigen Principal 8 Æoline 8 Stopped Diapason 8 Quintadena 4 Violina 4 Flute Harmonique 2 Flautino 8 Oboe Tremolo Pedal: 16 Bourdon Couplers: Swell to Great Great to Pedal Swell to Pedal
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