Installed in June 1900
2 Manuals, 10 Ranks
Specification:
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8’ Salicional |
8’ Doppel Floete |
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8’ Violin Diapason |
8’ Viola Da Gamba |
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8’ Stop’d Diapason |
8’ Open Diapason |
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8’ Trumpet |
4’ Octave |
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4’ Flute Harmonique |
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16’ Open Diapason |
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Other: |
Tremolo |
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Swell to Pedal Unison |
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Great to Pedal Unison |
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Swell to Great Unison |
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Swell to Great Super Octave |
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Blowers Signal (no longer in use) |
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3 Combination Pedals |
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the small town of Edge Grove, was originally a combination log dwelling and chapel built in 1741 under the direction of Father William Wappeler, S.J. The original chapel was dedicated to St. Mary of the Assumption but was immediately called “Conewago Chapel.” Father James Pellentz, S.J., had the current stone church built, which was completed in 1787. Father Pellentz named the new church the “Sacred Heart of Jesus.” It was the first parish church in America dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The church was given the honored rank of Basilica on June 30, 1962 by Pope John XXIII.
The Hook & Hastings pipe organ was installed in June 1900. It is a wonderful instrument. The music from this small organ can fill the church due to the marvelous acoustics of the church and the large scaling of the pipe work.
