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Farrand & Votey Organ Co. (1896)

State Industrial School: Chapel
41 Backus Street
Rochester, NY

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


Consoles

Main


Notes

2025-04-16 - From *The Democrat & Chronicle* (June 3, 1896): "The organ is what is known as the electric action organ, which means that the instrument is operated through an electric communication between the pipes and the keys. This is maintained by a storage battery, while the power will be from an electric motor. The organ has eight reversible pedals, six combination pedals and two swell pedals. It is finished throughout with the best of material and by the best workmen. There will be no case, which will practically be formed by the building, nor will there be any front pipes. The key desk will be finished in mahogany, and the woodwork of the ornamental parts will be of oak." -Andrew Henderson

2025-04-16 - This entry represents the installation of a new organ. Identified through online information from Andrew Henderson (April 15, 2025). -Jim Stettner


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