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John Roberts (1865)

Church of the Covenant
1700 block Filbert Street
Philadelphia, PA

Note: Not extant. Not playable. (in this location)


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1862 - Church exterior (McAllister & Brother via Library Company of Philadelphia/Paul R. Marchesano)

1862 - Interior stereograph (McAllister & Brother via Library Company of Philadelphia/Paul R. Marchesano)

Notes

2025-01-22 - Announced in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Saturdays, April 1 and 8, 1865. "This new organ, built by Mr. John Roberts of Frankford, Philadelphia, is one of the largest and most powerful in this city." Further details of participants in the dedicatory concerts etc. are given. See DOCUMENTS tab for article -Paul R. Marchesano


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