Casavant
Opus 866, 1921

Database Manager on November 30th, 2018:
In June 1989, a contract was signed with Casavant via Dodington & Dodington that provided for: (1) New tongues and shallots for three Swell chorus reeds 'of European manufacture, around 1961. The request is for a darker, smoother and more powerful tone.' (2) New tongues and opening of existing shallots for the Great Trumpet, the Choir Trumpet and Clarinet and the Pedal 8' Trumpet. (3) New tongues only for the Pedal Trombone 16' and Swell Oboe 8'. (4) New stop and windchest: 8' Hooded Tuba (a dark and smooth sound in the English tradition with English shallots, very high pressure is essential; (5) Horizontal Trumpet 8' - en-chamade with 15 degree angle, of polished copper with flared bells - orchestral Trumpet tone with shining colour; as these pipes will speak very closely to the gallery seats [wrap-around balcony], it is important not to make this stop too loud.

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Database Manager on November 29th, 2018:
This was a rebuild of a 1906 Karn rebuild of a Warren rebuild of an Odell; a 7-stop Solo division was prepared-for; installed in Central Methodist Church, which became Central United Church in 1925; interestingly, Casavant's 1921 work is not mentioned at all in the church's very-detailed history of the organ; the organ has had many tonal and mechanical changes over the years, including a 'refurbishment' in 1961; a 1978 fire resulted in a new console;

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Database Manager on September 14th, 2014:
Identified through information in Casavant documents, courtesy of Simon Couture and Denis Blaine.