Pipe Organ Database

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Austin Organ Co. (Opus 505, 1915ca.)

Location:

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
515 Columbus Avenue
Waco, TX 76701 US
Organ ID: 13084

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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: Information unknown or not applicable
  • 27 ranks. 3 manuals.
All:
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. Facade pipes or case front visible.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 3
  • Position: Console in fixed position, right.
  • Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on December 03, 2010:

Updated through online information from T. Bradford Willis, DDS. -- "In 1959 a memorial gift of $10,000.00 was presented the church by the children of the late William Markham and Laura Risher Sleeper. With this largess a new organ console and pipes were purchased and installed; the ceremony of dedication was marked by a program of distinguished music, played by Mr. William Barnard, organist and choirmaster of Christ Church Cathedral, Houston." - from St. Paul's Episcopal Church Waco, Texas 1863-1963 A Hundred Years' Witness A Centennial History, compiled by Luella Conger Boyton.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on December 02, 2010:

Updated through online information from T. Bradford Willis, DDS.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
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 (1923).