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George W. Graham (1951)

Originally Bennett Organ Co. (Opus 276, 1912)

Location:

First Presbyterian Church
215 5th Ave. S.
Lewistown, MT 59457 US
Sanctuary; front
Organ ID: 72052

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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 unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Jim Stettner on November 03, 2022.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Electro-pneumatic (EP)
  • 10 ranks. 593 pipes. 3 divisions. 2 manuals. 10 stops. 11 registers.
Great (Expressive):
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. Facade pipes or case front visible.
  • Built by Bennett Organ Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on November 03, 2022.

Swell (Expressive):
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. Facade pipes or case front visible.
  • Built by Bennett Organ Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on November 03, 2022.

Pedal (Expressive):
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
  • Position: In side chambers at the front of the room. Facade pipes or case front visible.
  • Built by Bennett Organ Co.
We received the most recent update for this division from Jim Stettner on November 03, 2022.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Divisions: 3
  • Stops: 10
  • Registers: 11
  • Position: Console in fixed position, left.
  • 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: Adjustable combination pistons.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals, AGO standard placement.
  • Pedalboard Type: Concave radiating pedalboard meeting AGO Standards.
  • Has Crescendo Pedal
  • Has Tutti Reversible Toe Pistons
  • Has Combination Action Thumb Pistons
  • Has Coupler Reversible Toe Pistons
We received the most recent update for this console from Jim Stettner on November 03, 2022.
Jim Stettner on November 03, 2022:

This entry represents the electrification of an existing organ, retaining the original windchests and presumably without tonal changes. Identifed by James R. Stettner from a 1996 visit.

We received the most recent update for this note from Jim Stettner on November 03, 2022.

Instrument Images:

Facade in front of the sanctuary: Photograph by James R. Stettner. Taken on 1996-10-07

1951 console: Photograph by James R. Stettner. Taken on 1996-10-07

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