Reinstallation of Aeolian-Skinner Opus 892 is well underway. Originally built in 1932, the organ was removed from its home at Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2011. Foley-Baker, Inc. of Tolland, Connecticut was selected to fully rebuild the organ and installation will be completed in 2018. Pictured here is a 32′ Bourdon chest in the Pedal division.
Foley-Baker has been selected to recondition Aeolian-Skinner Opus 832, the Celestial division of the larger Opus 275 at St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, New York, New York. The project will include releathering of chests and restoration of pipework, to be completed in 2017. For more information: www.foleybaker.com.
Photo caption: Aeolian-Skinner Opus 892 Pedal Bourdon
