Pipe Organ Database

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Unknown Builder (1971)

Originally Aeolian-Skinner Organ Co. (Opus 1076, 1945)

Location:

Thorn Creek Reformed Church
1875 East 170th Street
South Holland, IL 60473 US
Sanctuary
Organ ID: 45777

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Reformed Churches (RCA, CRC, URC, PRC)
  • The organ is extant in this location, possibly in original state.
  • 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: Electro-pneumatic (EP)
  • 4 divisions. 3 manuals.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • 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 May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 3
  • Divisions: 4
  • Position: Console in fixed position, right.
  • 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: Drawknobs in vertical rows on angled jambs.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Coupler Reversible Thumb Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on June 26, 2014:

The organ is still in the this location and playable (according to a 2013 YouTube video).

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on February 18, 2010:

Updated through online information from Chad Boorsma. -- Until its relocation in 1971, this congregation was known as First Reformed Church of Roseland, 107th and Michigan Ave., in Chicago.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on January 13, 2010:

Relocated from First Reformed Church of Roseland, Chicago.

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

Instrument Images:

Church Exterior: Image from Church Anniversay Book; courtesy of Chad Boorsma. Taken on 1974-06-01