Austin Organ Co.
Opus 196, 1908

John Wanamaker Store [later Macy's Center City]

Egyptian Hall - Sales Room

1300 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA, US

49 Ranks - 2,499 Pipes - 6 Physical Divisions
Instrument ID: 11938 ● Builder ID: 224 ● Location ID: 126
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  • Position: In a Case at the Front of the Room
  • Chest Action: Austin Universal Air
  • Stop Action: Electric
  • Notes: 20 Notes
  • Notes: Sic.
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  • Position: In a Case at the Front of the Room
  • Chest Action: Austin Universal Air
  • Stop Action: Electric
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  • Position: In a Case at the Front of the Room
  • Chest Action: Austin Universal Air
  • Stop Action: Electric
  • Notes: Deagan, 49 notes
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  • Position: In a Case at the Front of the Room
  • Chest Action: Austin Universal Air
  • Stop Action: Electric
16'
8'17 PED
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16'85
8' Ext 16'
4' Ext 16'
PF
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  • Chest Action: Austin Universal Air
  • Stop Action: Electric
  • Notes: TC
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16' SW
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  • Position: In a Case at the Front of the Room
  • Chest Action: Austin Universal Air
  • Stop Action: Electric
  • Notes: Special construction: 24 heavy reed pipes, first 2 octaves, pedal wood (~ 1 octave) then a 37 scale Solo Diapason.
32'
32'44
16' Ext 32'
16'44
16'44
16'
16' Echo
8' Ext 16' Diapason
8' Ext 16' Bourdon
8' Ext 16' Violone
16' Solo
8' Solo
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CONSOLES

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Builder: Austin Organ Co.
Position: Unknown
Design: Traditional With Roll Top
Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Details Unknown)
Features:
4 Manuals (61 Notes)32 Note Pedal6 Divisions56 StopsElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop Action✓ Crescendo✓ Combination Thumb Piston(s)✓ Combination Toe Piston(s)
Stop Layout: Tilting/Rocking Tablets Above Top Manual
Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Details Unknown)
Combination Action: 'Hold and Set' Pneumatic/Mechanical
Control System: Unknown or N/A

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DETAILS

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This instrument is: Not Extant and Not Playable in this location

Paul R. Marchesano on March 9th, 2026:

Opened in a private event, 2000 invited guests, Saturday, February 29, 1908. Greek Hall was mentioned as well as the location for regular daily recitals, with a beautiful new organ to be installed. See DOCUMENTS tab for full Philadelphia Inquirer article.

Christian Tedesco on February 5th, 2026:

From Osche book on Austin organs: Pedal/Solo Magnaton of special construction: 24 heavy reed pipes for the first two octaves, followed by a pedal wood (probably for one octave) and then a 37 scale solo diapason. This rank and the solo division were added late in the design process and spoke on 15" of wind. Sold to a Canadian buyer in late 1930s.

Paul R. Marchesano on April 2nd, 2024:

Organ sold off in 1938. Egyptian hall converted to office and storage spaces.

Database Manager on December 21st, 2004:

Information identifying this instrument from the Austin Organs, Inc. web site, accessed December 20, 2004: http://www.austinorgans.com/organ-research.htm.

Related Instrument Entries: Unknown Builder (1938)

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