Pipe Organ Database

a project of the organ historical society

Geo. Kilgen & Son, Inc. (1930s)

Exhibited in the 2001 OHS convention(s)

Location:

St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church
1501 Patterson Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27105 US
Organ ID: 9822

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Status and Condition:

  • This instrument's location type is: African Methodist Episcopal Church
  • The organ has an unknown or unreported status.
  • The organ's condition is unknown.
We received the most recent update for this instrument's status from Paul R. Marchesano on April 05, 2022.

Technical Details:

  • Chests: Electro-pneumatic (EP)
  • 13 ranks. 832 pipes. 2 manuals. 11 stops.
All:
  • Chest Type(s): Electro-pneumatic (EP) chests
We received the most recent update for this division from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Main:
  • Manuals: 2
  • Stops: 11
  • Key Action: Electrical connection from key to chest.
  • Stop Action: Electric connection between stop control and chest.
We received the most recent update for this console from Database Manager on May 13, 2018.
Paul R. Marchesano on April 05, 2022:

In its original state, the Kilgen was typical of many small , unified organs of the I92os and '30s. During the tenure of Dr. John Mueller, changes were made: replacement of the Vox Humana with a 2-foot Vlakfluit; the Great Diapason with a Mixtuur; the Clarabella with a Gedeckt; and the Dulciana with a 4-foot Octaaf. -- 2001 OHS Handbook

We received the most recent update for this note from Paul R. Marchesano on April 05, 2022.
Database Manager on October 30, 2004:

Status Note: There 2001

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

Building was originally Presbyterian (probably Lee Memorial Presbyterian with a 1937 Kilgen). Building purchased by St. James in 1964. Altered. Both specifications given.

We received the most recent update for this note from Database Manager on April 09, 2020.
2001 OHS Handbook, Original Specification: Open In New Tab Note: the organ was unplayable at time of inspection [in 2000]
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Paul R. Marchesano on April 05, 2022.

2001 OHS Handbook, Revised Specification: Open In New Tab
We received the most recent update for this stoplist from Paul R. Marchesano on April 05, 2022.

Instrument Images:

Sanctuary Interior and Chancel: Photograph by William T. Van Pelt. Taken on 2000-05-10

Builder's Nameplate: Photograph by William T. Van Pelt. Taken on 2000-05-10

Stopkeys: Photograph by William T. Van Pelt. Taken on 2000-05-10