Something not quite correct?Suggest an Edit
We are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors, who make it possible for us to continue our mission of preserving and promoting the rich history of pipe organs across the globe.
Something missing or not quite correct?Add ImageorSuggest an Edit
Something missing or not quite correct?Add StoplistorSuggest an Edit
Something missing or not quite correct?Add ConsoleorSuggest an Edit
The first building burned on Feb. 7, 1881. The congregation immediately began construction of a new and larger brick church, completed by Jan. 5, 1882. The contract was signed with William King of Elmira for a new organ costing $1,200, built to the "specifications" of L.B. Valk, (church's architect from New York). The organ was tried and approved by Prof. William Stradella, Professor of Music from Hornellsville in early February, and was dedicated in concert on Feb. 17, 1882 by an unidentified organist and two female soloists from Elmira.
Graffitti inside the organ indicates the following:
The organ remained unchanged except for the addition of an electric blower until 1961, when unfortunately, it was electrified by Rademaker, but fortunately without any alteration to the pipework-- still sounding as King left it in 1882.. The organ has existed without further alteration since, and it a good example of King's work, and one of only 2 or 3 two-manual organs by King still extant. The unusual facade is typical of the larger organ facades built by King during the last two decades of the 19th century.
Electrified 1961 by Carl K. Rademacher with electric pulldowns and new console.
Something missing or not quite correct?Add NoteorAdd WebpageorAdd Cross ReferenceorSuggest an Edit