Well, not quite, but at a price that felt like a donation!
A “new” Estey organ arrived at the Conservation and Restoration Center on a warm March 27, 2013.
“One (1) Estey reed organ, cottage or schoolhouse model, mahogany, circa 1885. Fully functional but missing one knob. $125.” This is “pretty close” to the reed organ from the chapel car Messenger of Peace that the Estey Organ Company donated to the car in 1898, though the original was likely made from white oak.
Mr. Dennis Shadduck offered his family’s Estey Organ for sale through Craig’s List; supporters Jay S. and Brian T. helped keep the Museum informed of available organs on that service and elsewhere. So locating a suitable organ has been another important milestone towards completion of the Chapel Car 5 Messenger of Peace rehabilitation. Thank you, Mr. Shadduck!
