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Christian Dieffenbach (1808)

Location:

Zion Lutheran and Reformed
Near Orwigsburg
Orwigsburg, PA 17961 US
Organ ID: 2384

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Lutheran Churches
  • The organ has been relocated.
  • 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: Slider
  • 9 ranks. 1 manuals. 9 stops.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Slider chests
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 1
  • Stops: 9
  • Key Action: Mechanical connection from key to chest (tracker, sticker or mix).
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Paul R. Marchesano on January 17, 2022:

The church building was torn down on Monday, July 30, 1883. Samuel Bohler dismantled the organ, which was dedicated October 17, 1808. -- information from Lebanon Daily News, 1 Aug 1883

We received the most recent update for this note from Paul R. Marchesano on January 17, 2022.
Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

Built for 3rd bldg. for $300. Rebuilt 1883 by Thomas Dieffenbach from 1-6 to 1-9 (Open Diapason 8 and Dulciana 8 on manual and 16' Subbass added). Stored at Baver residence, Orwigsburg, PA from 1941 to 1967.

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

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