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The D. W. Karn Co., Ltd. (1875)

Wallaceburg Methodist Church: Sanctuary
Nelson Street
Wallaceburg, ON, CA

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1890 - Organ facade (Photograph from an archival source: unknown, submitted by Ian Mason/Ian Mason)

Notes

2021-11-17 - This organ was originally installed in Metropolitan Methodist Church, Toronto. "In 1914, this same organ was . . . retained by the Karn Company who marvelled at its condition, being one of the first units produced by the company." (pg. 4) "This fine . . . used organ from Metropolitan Methodist Church in Toronto when the church [Wallaceburg Methodist Church] opened on Nelson Street in 1875, was beautifully adorned. Five centre pipes, flanked on either side by sets of three, was surrounded by beautifully grained woodwork. When the Methodist Church [on Nelson St.] closed, the Karn Company of Woodstock [Ontario] retained this outstanding heritage item, a testimony to its beauty and antiquity." (pg. 49) Source: Evelyn Glendinning and Alan Mann. *Trinity, History of the Methodist and United Church in Wallaceburg, 1842-1992*. Wallaceburg, ON: the church; printed by Standard Press, Wallaceburg, 1992. -Ian Mason

2021-11-19 - Per Ian Mason on November 18, 2021, this church was replaced by First Methodist Church on Wellington St. in 1914. -Brad Engelland


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