Pipe Organ Database

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Austin Organ Co. (Opus 331, 1913)

Location:

University United Methodist Church
2409 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78705 US
Sanctuary
Organ ID: 13054

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Methodist 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 Paul R. Marchesano on December 20, 2021.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Information unknown or not applicable
  • 18 ranks. 3 divisions. 2 manuals.
All:
  • Position: Pipes exposed (in whole or in part) at the front of the room.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on December 17, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 3
  • Position: Keydesk attached.
  • Stop Controls: Stop keys above top manual.
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on December 17, 2018.
Database Manager on December 17, 2018:

The organ was rebuilt by Wicks Organ Company in 1937, as their Opus 1550. A church history book ("University United Methodist Church, 1887-1987: a Brief History" by Margaret Catherine Berry) includes photos that show a new console to the right of the platform.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on December 18, 2018.
Database Manager on January 08, 2005:

Information identifying this instrument from the Austin Organs, Inc. web site, accessed December 31, 2004: http://www.austinorgans.com/organ-research.htm.

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

Instrument Images:

Church Exterior: Vintage Postcard, courtesy of T. Bradford Willis, DDS (1915).

Chancel, Console, and Pipe Facade: (ca. 1913) Photograph from Church History Book; image courtesy of T. Bradford Willis.