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Joseph W. Smith (1928 ca.)

Originally Geo. S. Hutchings (& Co.) (Opus 335, 1894)

Location:

First Congregational Church
28 Green St.
Gardner, MA 01440 US
Sanctuary; front
Organ ID: 60628

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Congregational Church
  • The organ has been altered from its original state.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Jim Stettner on January 24, 2023.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Information unknown or not applicable
  • 25 ranks. 4 divisions. 2 manuals. 22 stops.
Great:
  • Position: In a case at the front of the room.
  • Built by Geo. S. Hutchings (& Co.)
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on January 24, 2023.

Swell (Expressive):
  • Position: In a case at the front of the room.
  • Built by Geo. S. Hutchings (& Co.)
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on January 24, 2023.

Pedal:
  • Position: In a case at the front of the room.
  • Built by Geo. S. Hutchings (& Co.)
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on January 24, 2023.

Echo (Expressive. Antiphonal):
  • Position: In gallery-level chambers at the rear of the room.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on January 24, 2023.
Main:
  • Built by Geo. S. Hutchings (& Co.)
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 4
  • Stops: 22
  • Position: Console in fixed position, center.
  • 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: 'Hold and Set' pneumatic/mechanical system.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard meeting AGO Standards.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Toe Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Jim Stettner on January 24, 2023.
Jim Stettner on January 24, 2023:

This entry represents the electrification of the existing 1894 Geo. S. Hutchings organ. Unknown if antiphonal Echo division was added at this time or subsequently. The original Hutchings was 25 ranks.

We received the most recent update for this note from Jim Stettner on January 24, 2023.

Instrument Images:

Console: Photograph by Gavin Klein. Taken on 2018-06-01

Church exterior: Photograph from an archival source: Vintage postcard, submitted by Jim Stettner. Taken approx. Copyright 1907; Postmarked 1911

Sanctuary interior with organ in front loft: Photograph by Artech Church Interiors, Inc., submitted by Jim Stettner. Taken approx. 2015

Chancel platform with organ in front gallery: Photograph by Artech Church Interiors, Inc., submitted by Jim Stettner. Taken approx. 2015

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