Pipe Organ Database

a project of the organ historical society

S. R. Warren & Sons (Opus Spec 3356, 1880)

Location:

St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cathedral
65 Bond St.
Toronto, ON M5B 1X1 CA
Sanctuary; rear gallery
Organ ID: 8750

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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 unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Jim Stettner on March 31, 2023.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Slider
  • 48 ranks. 3 manuals. 40 stops.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Slider chests
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 3
  • Stops: 40
  • Key Action: Mechanical connection from key to chest (tracker, sticker or mix).
  • Stop Action: Mechanical connection between stop control and chest.
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

Listed as Spec. 3356. Originally operated by water motor. Said to have been brought from the Philadelphia Exposition. Repaired many times, but never fully rebuilt or restored. Unplayable 1997.

We received the most recent update for this note from Jim Stettner on March 31, 2023.

Instrument Images:

Sanctuary interior showing organ in the rear gallery: Photograph from an archival source: 1988 AIO Convention book, page 20; photographer unattributed, submitted by Jim Stettner. Taken approx. ca. 1988

Organ case and facade: Photograph from an archival source: 1988 AIO Convention book, page 20; photographer unattributed, submitted by Jim Stettner. Taken approx. ca. 1988

Cathedral exterior: Photograph from an archival source: Vintage postcard, submitted by Jim Stettner. Taken approx. 1906 Postmark