OHS convention: 2013
2004-10-30 - Status Note: There 1965 -Database Manager
2004-10-30 - Case gone. -Database Manager
2007-10-19 - Updated through online information from James R. Stettner. -- When originally installed, the organ was encased. In 1870, just six years after it original installation, the church was enlarged by one-half its original length, and the organ was moved to the extreme west end (its present location). The chancel was deepened by 28' and widened by 3'. The formerly white church interior was "neatly grained to imitate chestnut and black walnut, corresponding with the pews." A new organ case was provided at this time, consisting of "rich and handsome pilasters, with carved capitols, bearing a heavy entablature, the spaces between the pilasters being filled with screens of arabesque openwork, all of black walnut." (Daily Free Press and Times, Dec. 24, 1870). In 1884, another sanctuary renovation took place, though the only changes to the organ were cosmetic - with carved portions of the case being gilded. Another redecoration took place in 1905 during which some of the ornamentation was removed and the organ's black walnut finish was restored, and red cloth drapes were hung between the pilasters. In 1961-62, the chancel was widened and remodeled. At this time, the existing organ case gave way to an acoustic screen across the entire chancel surmounted with a white cross. Only the organs keydesk is now visible. During this renovation, the organ was disassembled and completely rebuilt by Elroy Hewitt (Estey, 1917-1956) assisted by John Wessell, a Dutch immigrant. The organ was first heard again in a re-dedication service on Feb. 11, 1962 followed by an afternoon recital. Documented Oct. 23, 1988. -Database Manager
2010-05-30 - Updated through online information from Marilyn Polson. -- Restored by Russell & Co. 1996. -Database Manager
2015-06-28 - Updated through online information from John Igoe. -- URL includes 2015 recording of instrument. Congregation seeking organist. -Database Manager
Typed stoplist from the OHS PC Database. Source: Source not recorded Date not recorded
First Baptist Church; Burlington, Vermont 1864 E. & G. G. Hook,Op. 342 (Stoplist: Bruce Cornley) GREAT 8'Open Diapason 8' Melodia 8' Dulciana 8' Stopped Diapason Bass [12 pipes] 4' Octave 2-2/3' Twelfth 2' Fifteenth III Mixture SWELL 16' Bourdon Treble 16' Bourdon Bass 16' 8' Open Diapason [TC] 8' Stopped Diapason [TC] 8' Keraulophon [TC] 8' Stopped Bass [12 pipes] 4' Octave 4' Flauto Traverso 8' Oboe [TC] 8' Bassoon [12 pipes] PEDAL 16' Double Open Diapason 16' Double Stopped Diapason COUPLERS: SG, GP, WP Tremolo Pedal Check Blower Signal Swell Pedal Combination Pedal On--Off
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