McKim Mansion's Hook & Hastings being moved!!
Here is a photojournal of the McKim Hook & Hastings as it is being dismantled
by organ builder David Story for restoration and relocation to its new home at the
Universalist National Memorial Church at 1810 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC. Congratulations
to the UNMC for for their part in preserving this bit of Washington's heritage. It
will grace their church and worship services for years to come!
The final phases
With the dismounting of the 13 stop Swell chest we removed the single
heaviest part of the organ estimated to weigh close to 1000 lbs.. The able and
knowledgeable Organ Clearinghouse staff provided invaluable help.
Here we see the swell chest on the floor