2017-07-13 - This entry describes an original installation of a new pipe organ. <br>Identified by J. A. Hefner, citing information from this publication: "Sesquicentennial of First United Presbyterian Church, South Charleston, Ohio" (1972).<br>According to 1972 sesquicentennial history, the church had a "melodian" [sic, melodeon] at first, replaced by an Estey organ at some point during Dr Kemper's pastorate (1878-90).<br>During the 1907 dedication of the new building, it was announced that building committee member James N. Hauk donated $100 to the purchase of a pipe organ. A committee to purchase and arrange installation was formed, consisting of S. B. Rankin, Fred Bown, Mrs M. E. Koonce, Mrs Ralph Harrold, and Mrs W. H. Lewis.<br><br>In summer 1917, the order was placed at Hillgreen, Lane & Co, and it was installed in August. It first saw use on the second Sunday that September, being formally dedicated on 23 Sept 1917.<br><br>The total cost was $2000, with Carnegie Corp of New York contributing $750 [through Mrs S. B. Rankin]. Mrs W. P. Corwin became first pipe organist.<br><br>In 1955, the organ was "extensively reconditioned", chimes being added soon thereafter in memorial of Hugh K. and Hannah D. Huntington.<br><br>In 1985, the church ordered a new Flentrop tracker organ. -Database Manager
2018-04-30 - Information from Hillgreen, Lane & Co. opus list, compiled by Bynum Petty<br> Contract: June 1917<br> Tubular-pneumatic action<br> Detached console<br> Concave, radiating pedal keyboard<br> Orgoblo electric blower<br> Price: $2,000 including a Carnegie donation of $750 -Database Manager
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