Aeolian-Votey (Detroit)
Opus 871, 1899
Residence: Ernesto G. Fabbri
Music room, 2nd floor
11 East 62nd Street
New York City: Manhattan, NY, US
17 Ranks - 1,005 Pipes
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CONSOLES
Builder: Unknown
Position: Keydesk Attached, Manuals Set Into Case
Design: Unknown
Pedalboard Type: Unknown
Features:
2 Manuals (61 Notes)30 Note Pedal4 Divisions17 StopsElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop ActionStop Layout: Drawknobs in Horizontal Rows on Terraced/Stepped Jambs
Expression Type: Unknown
Combination Action: Unknown
Control System: Unknown or N/A
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DETAILS
This instrument is: Not Extant and Not Playable in this location
Updated through on-line information from Connor Annable.
Database Manager on April 11th, 2007:
Updated through on-line information from Anthony Meloni. -- Aeolian/Votey Opus 871, oldest extant Aeolian in North America, was a gift by Japanese Ambassador Sato, new owner of the mansion, to Anthony Meloni in 2000. It is currently in storage awaiting sale, restoration and installation to a public institution or museum. It was found to be in excellent condition.
Database Manager on October 30th, 2004:
Status Note: There 1998
Database Manager on October 30th, 2004:
The house was then sold to Charles Steele in 1916. The house, now [1998] the Johnson O Conner Foundation, is on the market for $30 million.** The organ is still in place, though not playable.
Webpage Links: Fabbri-Steele Residence - New York City [NYC AGO Organ Project web site]
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