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Cannarsa Organs (1957)

Originally Estey Organ Co. (Opus 282, 1905)

Location:

Providence Presbyterian Church
2401 Broad Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601 US
Organ ID: 30728

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Presbyterian Churches
  • The organ has been rebuilt or substantially revised.
  • The organ's condition is good, in regular use.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on February 10, 2019.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Information unknown or not applicable
  • 3 divisions. 2 manuals.
All:
  • Position: In center chambers at the front of the room. No visible pipes.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on February 10, 2019.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 3
  • Position: Console in fixed position, center.
  • Console Style: Traditional style with roll top.
  • Stop Controls: Tilting/rocking tablets above top manual.
  • Combination Action: 'Hold and Set' pneumatic/mechanical system.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • Has Tutti Reversible Thumb Pistons
  • 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 February 10, 2019.
Database Manager on February 14, 2019:

Updated by Carol Albright McCracken, who has heard or played the organ.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on February 14, 2019.
Database Manager on February 11, 2019:

Updated by Carol Albright McCracken, who has heard or played the organ.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on February 11, 2019.
Database Manager on March 20, 2010:

Updated through on-line information from Carol Albright McCracken. -- Rebuild of Estey, Opus 282 (1905). Rebuilt by Cannarsa as #3245 in 1950's. Maus chimes.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on January 19, 2008:

Updated through on-line information from Kevin M. Clemens.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on October 27, 2007:

Identified by James R. Stettner through information from the Estey Opus List, published in The Boston Organ Club newsletter, 1973-1979.

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

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