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Emery Brothers (2021)

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
23 S. 38th St.
Philadelphia, PA

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2021-03-25 - The project includes: Removal of the existing instrument and all constituent parts•Installation of a restored and expanded 1936 Möller Organ (Opus 6425) in the Chancel organ chambers, with additions•Installation of a new two-manual Nave Organ, comprised of the best of the remaining original 1903 Austin pipework, pipework from Möller Opus 6512, and other suitable vintage pipework, all restored and placed on new windchests•Nave organ installed in existing Gallery chambers•A new, movable four-manual console in the Sanctuary•Existing Gallery console rebuilt and retained• -Jeff Scofield

2021-03-26 - Formerly known as the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Saviour, it was built in 1855, renovated in 1898, and rebuilt in the year 1906, after an April 16, 1902 fire. In 1992 it became the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. -Jeff Scofield


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