1989 - Organ facade in loft (Photograph from an archival source: 1989 OHS Handbook, William T. Van Pelt, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano/Paul R. Marchesano)
OHS convention: 1989
2004-10-30 - [Note that in the Pilcher ledger there are duplicate numbers here - 481 is also assigned to an organ for the Jewish Synagogue in Springfield, apparently a numbering error. This instrument is the 2nd organ assigned #481.] -Database Manager
2005-04-07 - Identified through information in Volume III p. 81 of the Pilcher factory ledger. For more information see the document referenced below. -Database Manager
2005-04-07 - Original price: $1600. #481 on list twice -Database Manager
2021-10-14 - Updated through online information from William Dunklin, August 30, 2014. -- The congregation has deeded the building to a historical organization which maintains the facility. The organ remains intact, including its original water motor, but its status and use is unknown. -- Transferred from Organ ID 17070 [had been entered on wrong organ here] -Paul R. Marchesano
Source: Organ Handbook 1989 1989
Henry Pilcher's Sons (Opus 481, 1905)
Temple B'Nai Israel
Natchez, MS
Great: 61 notes
8' Open Diapason 61m
8' Doppel Flute 61w
8' Dulciana 61m
8' Octave 61m
Swell: 61 notes, enclosed
8' Viola 61m
8' Stop'd Diapason 61w
8' Vox Celeste (TC) 49m
4' Flute Traverso 61w&m
8' Oboe Gamba 61m
Tremolo
Pedal: 30 notes
16' Bourdon 30w
Couplers: (by On/Off thumb pistons)
Swell to Great
Swell to Pedal
Great to Pedal
Swell to Great 8ves (by drawknob)
Pedal Movements:
2 labelled Pedals
Great Piano
Great Forte
Balanced Swell Pedal
wind indicator
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