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Johann Heinrich (John H.) Koehnken (1819–1897) was an American organ builder in Cincinnati, Ohio who worked under Matthias Schwab (1808–1862) and with Gallus Grimm (1827–1897). Their organs remain in use (with restoration work) at the Isaac M. Wise Temple (formerly Plum Street Temple) and other locations.
The Schantz Organ Company was founded in 1873 by A.J. Tschantz (later changed to Schantz). Combining his inventive skills with a love of music, Schantz began building pipe organs after a brief venture into the construction of reed (parlor) organs. In the early part of the twentieth century, A.J.'s sons joined him in his organ building shop.
The 105-year-old pipe organ needed an updated electrical system, a few new pipes, and console and facade repairs and overall restoration -- to the tune of $580,000.
The church raised $580,000 in 2022 to refurbish the organ, which was built in 1919. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in ...
The society aims to be a ready resource for nonmembers seeking to discover the significance and potential avenues of restoration for instruments in their care. The society sometimes gets involved with local efforts to preserve or replace pipe organs, as on the Duke University campus in 1988 or with two Pittsburgh-area organs in 2010. [3] [4]
Leek Pipe Organ Company, Oberlin, Ohio (1976-2014), then Berea, Ohio (2014- ) [136] Levsen Organ Company, Buffalo, Iowa (1954- ) Link Piano and Organ Company;
The Holtkamp Organ Company of Cleveland, Ohio is America's oldest continuously operating pipe organ workshop. The company was founded in 1855 by Gottlieb Votteler . The work produced by the shop has evolved over the years in terms of architectural style, sound, and mechanism.
Midmer-Losh Pipe Organ at Atlantic City Convention Hall, New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, Atlantic City, NJ ($100,000) Saint Augustine Church, Pueblo of Isleta, Isleta, NM ($150,000) 101 Spring Street, Judd Foundation, New York, NY ($200,000) World Trade Center/September 11, 2001 Collection, New York State Museum, Albany, NY ($128,683)