Pipe Organ Database

a project of the organ historical society

David A. Bottom (2018)

Originally Wicks Pipe Organ Co. (Opus 1388, 1936)

Location:

Richwood Presbyterian Church
1070 Richwood Road
Walton, KY 41094 US
Organ ID: 62815

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Presbyterian Churches
  • The organ is unaltered from its original state.
  • The organ's condition is good, in regular use.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Database Manager on December 18, 2018.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Wicks Direct Electric
  • 3 ranks. 2 manuals.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Wicks Direct Electric chests
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on December 18, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Position: Keydesk attached.
  • 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.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard meeting AGO Standards.
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on December 18, 2018.
Database Manager on July 04, 2018:

This entry describes a new home for an organ that was relocated without either tonal or mechanical changes. Identified by Dr. James F. Simpson
Considering that the historic organ was built in 1935 and is in its fourth home, it is in remarkably good shape. The oak cabinet was refinished at some point and the original pipework, open reeds, wind chest, and blower have remained unaltered.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on December 18, 2018.
Database Manager on July 04, 2018:

Originally built in 1935 for Mr. Thales Butler, Jefferson City, Tennessee. Later given to Baptist Church in Jefferson City. Purchased by Mrs. Henry Blanc and installed in her residence in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Purchased from Mrs. Blanc's estate by Richwood Presbyterian, relocated by David Bottom.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on December 18, 2018.
Digital Scan of Original Contract provide by Dr. James F. Simpson: Open In New Tab Typed Stoplist
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Database Manager on December 18, 2018.

Instrument Images:

Organ Case (2018): Photograph by Dr. James F. Simpson.

Church Exterior: Photo in church archives, courtesy of Dr. James F. Simpson (2015).

Organ Case and Keydesk: Photograph by Dr. James F. Simpson. Taken on 2018-09-01