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Church of St. Francis of Assisi
(Roman Catholic)
21-17 45th Street at 21st Avenue
Astoria (Queens), N.Y. 11105
Organ Specifications:
• III/44 Johannus electronic – Rembrandt 377 (2008)
• II/ Ahlborn-Galanti electronic (1996)
► II/6 M.P. Möller, Op. 5985 (1931) |
Founded in 1930, the Roman Catholic parish of St. Clare is located on the corner of 45th Street and 21st Avenue in Astoria, Queens. The church building is wooden and has survived several fires over the years. |
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Johannus Organs
Ede, The Netherlands (2008)
Digital tone generation
Model Rembrandt 377
3 manuals, 44 stops
The present organ in St. Francis of Assisi Church is an electronic instrument manufactured in 2008 by Johannus Organs of Ede, The Netherlands, replacing the previous electronic instrument that was damaged by lightning. |
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Ahlborn-Galanti Organs
Bensenville, Ill. (1996)
Digital tonal generation
2 manuals
In 1996, the Möller pipe organ was replaced with a two-manual electronic instrument manufactured by Ahlborn-Galanti Organs of Bensenville, Illinois. This organ was damaged by lightning and replaced in 2008. |
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M. P. Möller, Inc.
Hagerstown, Md. – Opus 5985 (1931)
Electro-pneumatic action
2 manuals, 11 stops, 6 ranks
The Factory Specifications (May 6, 1931) show that the organ built for St. Francis of Assisi would be completed by June 15, 1931. Möller provided a detached stop key console, and a case with front pipes decorated in gold bronze. All pipes were in one expression chamber and were voiced on 5" wind pressure.
This organ was gutted in 1996 but parts remain, including the front display pipes. |
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Great Organ (Manual I) – 61 notes, enclosed
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8 |
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Open Diapason |
61 |
8 |
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Melodia |
61 |
8 |
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Dulciana |
61 |
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Swell Organ (Manual II) – 61 notes, enclosed
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16 |
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Bourdon [TC] |
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4 |
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Flute |
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8 |
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Salicional |
61 |
2 |
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Flautino |
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8 |
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Stopped Diapason [unit] |
85 |
8 |
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Oboe |
61 |
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Pedal Organ – 32 notes
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16 |
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Bourdon [ext.] |
12 |
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8 |
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Flute |
SW |
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Couplers
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Great to Pedal |
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Great 16', 4' |
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Swell to Pedal |
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Swell 16', 4' |
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Swell to Great 16', 8', 4' |
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Mechanicals
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Tremulant |
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Crescendo Indicator |
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Adjustable Combinations
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Pistons 1-2-3-4 affecting Great & Pedal stops |
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Pistons 1-2-3-4 affecting Swell & Pedal stops |
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Pedal Movements
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Balanced Swell Pedal |
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Great to Pedal Reversible |
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Grand Crescendo Pedal |
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Sources:
City of Churches Blog: netny.net/cityofchurches/blog
Trupiano, Larry. Factory Specifications of M.P. Möller Organ, Op. 5985 (1931).
Illustration:
City of Churches Blog. Exterior. |
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