1998 - Organ and console in room (Photograph by Charles Kegg, submitted by John Roper/John Roper)
Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)
2018-08-17 - This 7 rank encased instrument was installed in the new chapel that seats 75 and has reflective surfaces on all walls and ceiling. All furnishings in the room are movable with the exception of the organ case. The Principal 8' is in facade with the balance of the organ enclosed. Given the small space and room surfaces, gentle wind pressure has been employed which imparts charm and a delicate warmth to the sound.<br> <br> The Flugelhorn is the ideal reed stop for this organ, with its light, smooth sound. It blends well for chorus work and provides a lovely solo voice. The principals are round and rich. The strings are very delicate and blend well. The wood Gedeckt has a gentle and precise speech with an appealing, singing tone. The Mixture is based on 2' with one break. It is derived from the Octave and the Quinte.<br> <br> The organ and chapel were dedicated October 4, 1998 with C.J. Sambach in recital. The organ was a gift from the La Porte Hospital Auxiliary. -Database Manager
2018-08-17 - In August 2018, it was announced that the hospital is moving to a new facility in which there is no room for the organ, and the organ available for sale. -Database Manager
2020-11-19 - Updated through online information from Steven Wietstock. -- This organ has been moved to the Cathedral of Saint James in South Bend, IN. The hospital has moved to a new facility with no space for the organ. -Jim Stettner
Typed Specification Source: From builder's website Date not recorded
La Porte, Indiana
La Porte Hospital - Family Chapel
Kegg Pipe Organ Builders 1998 2 manuals, 22 registers, 7 ranks
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GREAT ORGAN SWELL ORGAN PEDAL ORGAN
8' Principal 8' Gedeckt 16' Bourdon
8' Gedeckt 8' Viola Dolce 8' Principal
8' Viola Dolce 8' Viola Celeste 8' Flute
8' Viola Celeste 4' Principal 4' Octave
4' Octave 4' Flute
4' Flute 2 2/3' Nazard (TC) Swell to Great 8
2' Piccolo 2' Octave Swell to Great 4
2' Mixture III 1 1/3' Quinte III Great to Pedal 8
8' Flugelhorn 8' Flugelhorn Swell to Pedal 8
Chimes Tremulant Swell to Pedal 4
COMBINATIONS REVERSIBLES
Swell 5 (thumb) Great to Pedal (thumb & toe)
Great 5 (thumb) Full Organ (thumb & toe)
Pedal 3 (toe)
General 6 (thumb & toe) ACCESSORIES
General Cancel (thumb) Crescendo Indicator Light
Set (thumb) Full Organ Indicator Light
Balanced Swell Pedal
RANK ANALYSIS
8' Principal (unenc.) 61 pipes
4' Octave 73 pipes
1 1/3' Quinte 49 pipes
16' Gedeckt (wood) 97 pipes
8' Viola Dolce (FF) 56 pipes
8' Viola Celeste (TC) 49 pipes
8' Flugelhorn 61 pipes
[Received from Steven E. Lawson 2018-08-17]
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