Newcomer Organ Co.
1975
Originally Ernest M. Skinner & Son (Opus 510, 1938)
Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Episcopal [National Cathedral]
3101 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington (Mount Saint Alban), DC, US
Instrument ID: 8046 ● Builder ID: 4545 ● Location ID: 7553
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Renovation/rebuilding of organ by Foley-Baker to commence in January 2024. The new organ will have approximately 8,500 pipes, with select ranks being retained from the present instrument.
YouFoundSharpe on January 31st, 2023:
Organ was described as approaching retirement age in the Spring/Summer 2022 issue of Cathedral Age, and stated that a renovation of the instrument is necessary. The Foley-Baker firm of Tolland, CT was mentioned in the article as the builder of choice.
https://mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/?i=750266&p=28&view=issueViewer
Database Manager on October 30th, 2004:
The original builder was E. M. Skinner & Son (1937, Opus510).
Database Manager on October 30th, 2004:
Tonal changes and enlargement. Carried out by joint consortium of craftsmen and suppliers headed by Newcomer.
Related Instrument Entries: Ernest M. Skinner & Son (Opus 510, 1938) , Newcomer Organ Co. (1973)
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