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W. Zimmer & Sons, Inc. Opus 260 (1981)

First United Methodist Church
128 Park St.
Chelsea, MI

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Unknown - Console and Organ Case (ca. 1981) (Zimmer Promotional Photograph; image courtesy of James R. Stettner/Database Manager)

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Notes

2004-10-30 - Status Note: There 1981. -Database Manager

2004-10-30 - [Replaced 2m Kimball Tu.] -Database Manager

2014-07-05 - Updated through online information from James R. Stettner. -- From the church website: "The case is made of oak, standing free from the surrounding walls, with shutters enclosing the swell division. The facade is formed by 52 functioning pipes of polished zinc. There is a total of 1376 pipes in the organ. The natural keys are black and made of Grenadilla, the sharp keys are white and made of maple with a plastic overlay. The console is recessed 15 inches into the floor and is hidden by the altar much of the time." The cost of the organ was $145,000.00. -Database Manager


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