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Farrand & Votey Organ Co. (1892)

Location:

St. Joseph's Roman Catholic
709 Croghan St.
Fremont, OH 43420 US
Organ ID: 40705

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Roman Catholic 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: Slider
  • 36 ranks. 3 divisions. 2 manuals.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Slider chests
  • Position: In a gallery-level case at the rear of the room.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 3
  • Position: Keydesk attached.
  • Key Action: Mechanical connection from key to chest (tracker, sticker or mix).
  • Stop Action: Mechanical connection between stop control and chest.
  • Console Style: Traditional style with a keyboard cover that can be lifted to form a music rack.
  • Stop Controls: Drawknobs in horizontal rows on terraced/stepped jambs.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals.
  • Pedalboard Type: Flat straight pedalboard.
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on April 14, 2009:

Identified through on-line information from James R. Stettner. -- Electrified with E-P pulldowns in 1940s. Rebuilt 1984 by Wigton with new windchests and action. Additions. 6 ranks from an 1890s Farrand & Votey at the Methodist Church in Fostoria, Ohio incorporated.

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

Instrument Images:

Organ in rear gallery: Photo from dedicatory recital program of rebuilt organ.. Taken on 1984-01-01

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