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Austin Organ Co. (1924)

Originally Austin Organ Co. (Opus 530, 1914)

Location:

Second Church of Christ, Scientist
2511 NE M L King Blvd.
Portland, OR 97212 US
Organ ID: 25407

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Church of Christ, Scientist
  • 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: Austin Universal Air
  • 4 divisions. 3 manuals.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Austin Universal Air chests
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 3
  • Divisions: 4
  • 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: Adjustable combination pistons.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • Has Tutti Reversible Toe Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Toe 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 March 01, 2007:

Identified through on-line information from James R. Stettner. -- Originally built in 1914 as a 2-manual instrument of 24 registers. Enlarged with a new 3-manual console and added Choir division. Congregation dwindled and building sold to the new Song Church. Organ relocated to Faith Lutheran by parishioners. Rebuilt 1989 by Bond with tonal changes and additions.

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

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