1910 - Organ case and sanctuary (Photograph from an archival source: a vintage postcard, submitted by William Dunklin/William Dunklin)
Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)
2020-11-02 - Known from a descriptive article of the July 12, 1907 dedication concert, played by Dr. J. M. E. Ward of Philadelphia. The article gives a detailed specification of the organ. "The installation of this magnificent organ was made possible by a generous donation from Andrew Carnegie, L.L.D." -Paul R. Marchesano
2020-11-02 - From the dedication article: "The organ occupies a corner position in front fo the Auditorium, directly in the rear of the choir and pulpit." "The Case is made of chestnut wood of appropriate design surmounted by well-grouped display pipes, harmoniously decorated in pure gold leaf and blended colors." -Paul R. Marchesano
Source: From a contemporary report July 18, 1907
Bates & Culley (1907) First Presbyterian Church Ocean City, NJ Wind Pressure 3-1/2 inches Pitch International (C - 517) GREAT (CC to C4 - 61 Notes) 8' Open Diapason Metal 61 pipes 8' Dulciana Metal 61 pipes 8' Melodia Wood 61 pipes 4' Octave Metal 61 pipes 4' Hohl Flute Wood 61 pipes SWELL (CC to C4 - 61 Notes) 16' Bourdon Wood 61 pipes 8' Open Diapason Metal 61 pipes 8' Salicional Metal 61 pipes 8' Aeoline Metal 61 pipes 8' Stopped Diapason Wood 61 pipes 4' Flute Harmonique Metal 61 pipes 4' Violina Metal 61 pipes 2' Flageolet Metal 61 pipes 8' Oboe Gamba Metal 61 pipes PEDAL 16' SubBass (Heavy Scale) Wood 30 pipes 16' Lieblich Gedackt Wood 18 pipes - 30 notes (Lower Octave of Lieblich Gedackt from Swell Open Diapason) COUPLERS Great to Pedal Swell to Pedal Swell to Great Swell Super to Great ACCESSORIES "Ross" [Water] Motor Motor Starter Wind Indicator Bellows Signal Swell Tremolo PEDAL MOVEMENTS (CCC to F - 30 Notes) Forte to Great Organ - Adjustable Piano to Great Organ - " and Double Acting Forte to Swell Organ - " and Double Acting Piano to Swell Organ - " Great to Pedal Reversible Balanced Swell Pedal
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