THE CHURCHES OF VIRGINIA
Photography by John G. DeMajo |
Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1100 West Grace Street, Richmond, VA. |
ORGAN SPECIFICATION |
HISTORIC INFORMATION BY DONALD TRASER ON THE ORGANS AT BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH |
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Moller organ, 1909, 2m/12r GREAT 8 Open Diapason 61 pipes, metal SWELL 8 Violin Diapason 61 pipes, wood & metal PEDAL (30 notes) 16 Bourdon 30 pipes, wood COUPLERS Tubular pneumatic action Information from Richmond News Leader, August 27, 1909, p.2 and dedication program, August 29, 1909. Organ not on Moller opus list. Grace and Ryland streets Bartholomay organ, 1931, 2m/19r GREAT 1. 8 First Diapason SWELL 10. 16 Bourdon PEDAL 24. 16 Open Diapason The organ was located in two chambers high on the left wall of the chancel and spoke into the chancel. The console and choir area were on the main floor level beyond several arches to the right of the chancel. Organ was broken up for parts when replaced by Taylor & Boody. Taylor & Boody organ, 1983, Opus 7, 2m/32r GREAT 16 Bourdon 56 pipes (incl. 6 wood) RUCKPOSITIV 8 Gedackt 56 pipes PEDAL 16 Subbass 30 pipes (wood) COUPLERS Mechanical key and stop action The organ is in the rear gallery with the Ruckpositiv mounted on the gallery rail. Information from dedication program and site visit by DT. |