Pipe Organ Database

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Austin Organ Co. (Opus 856, 1920)

Location:

Church of the Advent, Episcopal
6th Avenue and 20th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203 US
Organ ID: 11238

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Episcopal and Anglican Churches
  • The organ has been rebuilt or substantially revised.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Austin Universal Air
  • 38 ranks. 5 divisions. 3 manuals. 38 stops.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Austin Universal Air chests
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. No visible pipes.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 3
  • Divisions: 5
  • Stops: 38
  • Position: Console in fixed position, right.
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 32
  • Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Electric connection between stop control and chest.
  • Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
  • Stop Controls: Stop keys above top manual.
  • Combination Action: 'Hold and Set' pneumatic/mechanical system.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • Has Tutti Reversible Thumb Pistons
  • Has Tutti Reversible Toe Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Coupler Reversible Toe Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on May 27, 2007:

Updated through online information from James R. Stettner. -- The entire organ was under expression. The Echo division was antiphonal. The chimes and harp were also at the rear of the church, as was the high-pressure Tuba. The organ was dedicated on Feb. 22, 1920.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on April 10, 2005:

Updated insormation from the dedication booklet for the 1988 Möller Organ.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on February 11, 2019.
Database Manager on December 15, 2004:

Information identifying this instrument from the Austin Organs, Inc. web site, accessed December 15, 2004: http://www.austinorgans.com/organ-research.htm.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Source not recorded: Open In New Tab Stop list from Austin factory specifications
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.

Instrument Images:

Church Exterior: Vintage Postcard, courtesy of T. Bradford Willis, DDS (1920s).