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Jesse Woodberry (& Co.) (1905)

Originally E. & G. G. Hook (Opus 123, 1851)

Location:

St. John's Episcopal Church
Main St.
Providence, RI US
Organ ID: 7963

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: Episcopal and Anglican Churches
  • The organ has been rebuilt or substantially revised.
  • 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: Slider
  • 35 ranks. 4 divisions. 3 manuals.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Slider chests
  • Position: In a gallery-level case at the rear of the room.
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 3
  • Divisions: 4
  • Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Electric connection between stop control and chest.
  • Swell Control Type: Balanced swell shoes/pedals.
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on June 04, 2007:

Updated through online information from James R. Stettner. -- ORIGINALLY BUILT BY E. & G.G. HOOK, OPUS 123 (1851) The exact nature of this work is uncertain. It may have been an improvement to the Hutchings 1895 electric action. The organ is listed in a Woodberry catalogue with the underlined word "Remodeling" appearing beneath the entry.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

The original builder was E. & G. G. Hook (1851, Opus123).

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

Electric action for Hook/1895 Hutchings Op. 360 (3-32reg). Detached console. Rebuilt by Wm. (F. or W.?). Laws in 1951.

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

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