Emery Brothers
2021

Originally Austin Organ Co. (Opus 73, 1903)

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

23 S. 38th St.
Philadelphia, PA, US

52 Ranks
Instrument ID: 66389 ● Builder ID: 7923 ● Location ID: 57629
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Builder: Reuter Organ Co.
Position: Movable Console
Design: Traditional Without Cover
Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Meeting AGO Standards)
Features:
4 Manuals (61 Notes)32 Note Pedal7 Divisions46 Stops82 RegistersElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop Action✓ Crescendo✓ Sequencer✓ Combination Thumb Piston(s)✓ Combination Toe Piston(s)✓ Sforzando Thumb Piston(s)✓ Sforzando Toe Piston(s)

Stop Layout: Drawknobs in Vertical Rows on Angled Jambs
Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Meeting AGO Standards)
Combination Action: Computerized/Digital
Control System: Unknown or N/A

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This instrument is: Extant and Playable in this location

Jeff Scofield on March 26th, 2021:
Formerly known as the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Saviour, it was built in 1855, renovated in 1898, and rebuilt in the year 1906, after an April 16, 1902 fire. In 1992 it became the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.

Jeff Scofield on March 25th, 2021:
The project includes: Removal of the existing instrument and all constituent parts•Installation of a restored and expanded 1936 Möller Organ (Opus 6425) in the Chancel organ chambers, with additions•Installation of a new two-manual Nave Organ, comprised of the best of the remaining original 1903 Austin pipework, pipework from Möller Opus 6512, and other suitable vintage pipework, all restored and placed on new windchests•Nave organ installed in existing Gallery chambers•A new, movable four-manual console in the Sanctuary•Existing Gallery console rebuilt and retained•

Related Instrument Entries: Austin Organ Co. (Opus 73, 1903)

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