Church of the Holy Apostles: Chapel of the Mediator, Parish Building
260 S 51st Street
Philadelphia, PA
Note: Not playable. (in this location)
Images
2019 - Building exterior; Chapel of the Mediator (now Parish Hall) is in the red brick building (Photograph from an archival source: PSP, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano/Paul R. Marchesano)
2019 - Now Parish Hall, originally the Chapel of the Mediator with organ facade at left (Photograph from an archival source: PSP, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano/Paul R. Marchesano)
2019 - Facade side view (Photograph from an archival source: PSP, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano/Paul R. Marchesano)
2019 - Facade (Photograph from an archival source: PSP, submitted by Paul R. Marchesano/Paul R. Marchesano)
Consoles
Main
- 2 manuals
- Manual compass: 61 notes
- Pedal compass: 30 notes
Notes
2021-11-30 - Built by Charles E. Haskell, and appeared on an opus list published by the firm in *The Diapason*, January, 1909.
In the "Memorials, Legacies and Gifts" appendix to *History of the Parish of the Holy Apostles, Philadelphia 1868-1918*:
"1908 -- An organ in the parish building. Gift of the Brotherhood, the Sunday-school and of Mr. George C. Thomas." -Paul R. Marchesano
2023-04-30 - This appears to be the Sunday School organ from Church of the Holy Apostles location at 21st and Christian Streets, relocated here in 1908 by the Haskell firm (original builder). See photo, Organ ID: 69130. -Paul R. Marchesano
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