Dewey W. Layton
1977

Database Manager on April 23rd, 2015:
Updated through online information from James R. Stettner.

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Database Manager on February 23rd, 2012:
Updated through online information from Ron Yeater. -- rebuilt in 1977 by Layton Organs replacing many ranks of Austin pipes with new or recycled ones. also added a second-hand Austin chest in front of tone opening for Principal chorus.

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Database Manager on April 2nd, 2011:
Updated through online information from R Frederick.

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Database Manager on April 1st, 2011:
Updated through online information from R Frederick. -- Organ built in 1918 and installed February, 1919, by Austin Organ Company. Windchest and seven ranks added to great in 1976, by Dewey Layton of Florence, CO, (now deceased, no records), along with additional higher-pitched ranks. An 8' trumpet was added to the Great in 1981, contractor not noted. Main reservoir releathered in 1986 by Morel and Associates. To the best of my knowledge, the blower and motor are original. The organ action is aging and needs replacement. The console electrics are wearing and the keys need replacing; some ivory is missing from the front of some of the keys on the great manual. The reed ranks need regulation, which was recommended in 1986, but not considered essential to the upkeep of the instrument. Dust and grit were removed in February, 2011, from the pipes and chambers. The pipes had needed cleaning due to both a roof leak and subsequent repair. As a result, the pipes speak more clearly. The instrument was recently tuned (Mar 2011).

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Database Manager on January 8th, 2005:
Information identifying this instrument from the Austin Organs, Inc. web site, accessed December 31, 2004: http://www.austinorgans.com/organ-research.htm.