M. L. Bigelow & Co.
Opus 31, 2004

Lutheran School of Theology

Chapel

Chicago, IL, US

30 Ranks
Instrument ID: 18041 ● Builder ID: 597 ● Location ID: 2638
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Builder: Unknown
Position: Keydesk Attached
Design: Unknown
Pedalboard Type: Unknown
Features:
2 Manuals (58 Notes)30 Note Pedal3 Divisions24 Stops27 RegistersMechanical (Unknown) Key ActionElectrical Stop Action

Stop Layout: Drawknobs in Vertical Rows on Flat 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: Not Extant and Not Playable in this location

Jim Stettner on March 3rd, 2023:
The school of Theology is moving to a new location. The University of Chicago wants the organ removed before the School's lease is up. The organ was purchased by Blessed Sacrament Parish in Seattle, Washington, and the organ will be reinstalled there in early summer 2023 by the original builder.

Database Manager on May 14th, 2005:
Some stops speak through electro-pneumatic action. Mechanical Swell shoe.

Database Manager on May 14th, 2005:
From the description in <i>The American Organist</i>, May, 2005: "Named the Ruth and Paul Manz Organ in recognition of their music ministry ... between 1983 and 1992, ... "

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