Pipe Organ Database

a project of the organ historical society

E.F. Walcker & Cie. (1960)

Originally E.F. Walcker & Cie.

Location:

St. Alban's Episcopal Church
3625 Chapel Road
Philadelphia: Newtown Square, PA 19073 US
Organ ID: 22431

Update This Entry

Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Episcopal and Anglican Churches
  • The organ has been altered from its original state.
  • The organ's condition is good, in regular use.
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
  • 26 ranks. 6 divisions. 3 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 May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 3
  • Divisions: 6
  • Position: Console in fixed position, right.
  • Manual Compass: 61
  • Pedal Compass: 32
  • Console Style: Traditional style without cover.
  • Has Tutti Reversible Thumb Pistons
  • Has Tutti Reversible Toe Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Toe Pistons
  • Has a Piston Sequencer
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on April 30, 2015:

Updated through online information from Paul Marchesano. -- There are additions of pipes as well as substantial digital additions to the original organ. The 3-manual console looks like a converted console originally of Austin manufacture. Organ is in regular use and in good condition. visited April 25, 2015.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on December 26, 2005:

Identified through online information from James R. Stettner. -- In 2005, the organ was substantially augmented with the addition of digital voices by Walker Technical Co. of Zionsville, Pennsylvania. The augmented organ was dedicated in recital by Music Director Anita Greenlee on Sunday, December 11, 2005.

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

Instrument Images:

Main Pipe Display and Console: Photograph by Paul Marchesano. Taken on 2015-04-28

Sanctuary Interior, Chancel, Console, and Pipe Display: Photograph by Paul Marchesano. Taken on 2015-04-28

Nave and Rear Pipe Display: Photograph by Paul Marchesano. Taken on 2015-04-25

Pipe Organs in the Philadelphia area sponsored by:
This instrument has been viewed 501 times.