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Schaefer Organ Company

Originally Louis H. Van Dinter (1891)

Location:

St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church
404 N. Hickory St.
Joliet, IL 60435 US
Organ ID: 59616

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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 not playable.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Information unknown or not applicable
  • 2 divisions. 2 manuals.
All:
  • Position: Exposed pipes or case front visible in a gallery 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: 2
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on October 18, 2016:

Identified through online information from Gary Wood. -- This entry describes the rebuild of an existing pipe organ.
Organ is not playable. Console is disconnected and stored nearby. Pipes are mix of van Dinter and Schaeffer work. Many pipes removed and thrown on floor to make room for electronic organ speakers. Pipework heavily damaged. Large pedal pipes at rear of organ still intact. Original organ case and facade pipes extant. Blower still in place.

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

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