Dear Lists,

I received this information last week through the CATOE website. Even
though it is not theatre organ related I contacted the owner to find out
more information. He contacted me again to say he has to have both organs
out of his house within the next two weeks.
Organs are located in a residence in a Chicago suburb. Due to the short
time I am posting this to several lists to get  as wide a possible
dissemination of the information, in the hope that someone might want to
preserve this for its historical value, or obtain it as a practice
instrument. If you receive this several time, I apologize. I have not seen
the instruments but have uploaded the pictures he sent me. They can be
found at:
http://opus1100.home.mindspring.com/jardine.html

From: "The Beechers" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Antique Pipe Organ for sale
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 21:04:37 -0500
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We have an antique pipe organ that we wish to sell because we are moving
out of state and it is no longer being played.
The instrument was manufactured by The George Jardine Company, New York,
probably in the 1800s.
It was originally manually pumped by lever action. Later this method was
replaced by a large blower. The latest patent listed on the blower housing
was 1921. Several decades ago I reconverted it to original pumping mode and
built a slow speed belt and lever arm arrangement to replace the manual
operation.
At the same time the bellows were recovered but probably now need it again.
As a matter of interest there is an organ that is identical, or very much
like it, in the Henry Ford Museum collection in Dearborn MI.
The organ is presently located in our lower level family room in Elmhurst
IL but can be easily disassembled and moved by experienced movers.
Any suggestions on how we can get in contact with interested buyers would
be greatly appreciated.
Digital photos have been taken showing details of the instrument and can be
Emailed.
We can be contacted by Email at [log in to unmask]
Sincerely,
William H. Beecher

PIPE ORGAN

(Left side)

     GT.                             CH.                                  SW.
Diapason                     Geigen                            Stopped
                                    Principal                          Diapason
                                        8'
8'

(Right side)

       GT.                         GR.                                   CH.
FIFTEENTH             Octave                             FUGARA
        2'                            4'
    4'





REED ORGAN     (Left to right)

Subbay    Diapason  Viola      SW        Vox      Seraphone    Voix
Melodia   Treble
Complex                              Dulciana  Humania
Celeste                 Complex
                                                   8'



From: "The Beechers" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "jch" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Antique Pipe Organ for sale
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 13:22:23 -0500
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Mr. Habermaas,
Here are several pictures of our pipe organ as we discussed. I made a quick
count of the pipes and came up with 173 metal and 23 wood.
As you can see the top trim on the organ front has been removed--which was
done by the previous owner. Some pieces of this trim were salvaged and
should be of help in restoring the instrument.
We are open to all suggestions as to the future of this instrument.
Best regards,
Bill Beecher

From: "The Beechers" <[log in to unmask]>
To: "jch" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Re: Antique Pipe Organ and Reed Organ
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 19:36:23 -0600
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Jon
Our moving schedule has really tightened up so it is necessary to find a new
home for both of our organs as soon as possible. To accomplish this we would
like to donate both of them to a historical society. Possibly a write of
would be in order.
We would like to have them out of our house by Nov 16 so some clean up can
be done.
Please let me know if this is possible.
Thanks,
Bill

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