Henry Pilcher's Sons
Opus 1490.5, 1929

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Builder: Unknown

Position: Console in Fixed Position, Center

Design: Traditional With Roll Top

Pedalboard Type: Concave Radiating (Details Unknown)

Features:

2 Manuals 23 StopsElectrical Key ActionElectrical Stop Action

Stop Layout: Stop Keys Above Top Manual

Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Details Unknown)

Combination Action: Remote Pneumatic/Mechanical Capture

Control System: Unknown or N/A

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This instrument is: Extant and Playable in this location

Paul R. Marchesano on September 24th, 2025:

Church evidently closed, now called The Castle at 501 Prospect. See WEB PAGES below. [Ed.: from photos it appears the organ is still extant]
Information received online from Andrew Henderson on 2025-09-24

Database Manager on January 30th, 2016:

Updated through online information from John Igoe.
In Bynum Petty's book, this organ is identified with opus number 1490.5.

Database Manager on January 30th, 2016:

Updated through online information from John Igoe.
In Bynum Petty's book, this organ is identified with opus number 1490.5.

Database Manager on July 30th, 2015:

Updated through online information from David Bohn. -- Church closed; building now owned by arts center, and used for classes and concerts.

Database Manager on April 7th, 2005:

Identified through information in Volume VIII p. 1 of the Pilcher factory ledger and the list of Pilcher organs typed by William E. Pilcher of Louisville. For more information see the document referenced below.

Database Manager on April 7th, 2005:

Original price: $5,500 Rebuild and electrification of the 1910 Pilcher, Op. 703.

Webpage Links: Welcome to The Castle Beloit

Related Instrument Entries: Henry Pilcher's Sons (Opus 703, 1910)

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