M. P. Möller
1924
Originally Farrand & Votey Organ Co. (Opus 816, 1903ca.)
Holy Family Catholic Church
641 Chrysler Freeway
Detroit, MI, US
12 Ranks - 668 Pipes
Instrument ID: 7261 ● Builder ID: 3912 ● Location ID: 6877
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CONSOLES
Builder: Farrand & Votey Organ Co.
Position: Keydesk Attached
Design: Traditional With a Keyboard Cover That Can Be Lifted To Form a Music Rack
Pedalboard Type: Unknown
Features:
2 Manuals (58 Notes)30 Note Pedal3 Divisions12 Stops12 RegistersTubular Pneumatic (Unknown) Key ActionTubular Pneumatic (Unknown) Stop Action✓ Combination Trundle(s)Stop Layout: Drawknobs in Horizontal Rows on Terraced/Stepped Jambs
Expression Type: Balanced Expression Shoes/Pedals (Details Unknown)
Combination Action: Fixed Mechanical
Control System: Unknown or N/A
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DETAILS
This instrument is: Extant and Playable in this location
The organ was originally built for the First Church of God in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. When that church got a new Moller in 1924, Moller advertised the Farrand & Votey for sale.
Paul R. Marchesano on April 30th, 2021:
According to the church website: "The Pipe Organ of Holy Family Parish is about 130 years old. It is a 12 rank Farrand & Votey which we purchased in 1924 from out East. It only cost about $2,250 in those days!" This, taken together with the firm's active dates, likely dates the organ approximately 10 years older than the estimated dates on its database entries. A restoration project has begun at the church in Detroit and hopefully a more accurate date can be obtained.
Database Manager on October 30th, 2004:
From unknown location. Mechanical coupler.
Related Instrument Entries: Farrand & Votey Organ Co. (Opus 816, 1903ca.)
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