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The Cathedral's organ has the longest history of any in San Diego. It began
with a 2-manual instrument built by Hook & Hastings, which was first heard
on Easter Day, 1887. Four complete, and several partial stops are still in
use from this instrument. In 1915, the organ was enlarged by the Johnston
Organ Company.
When St Paul's Parish moved from the original structure (at 8th Ave and C
Street) to the present location at 5th Ave & Nutmeg in 1950, M.P. Moller
once again enlarged the instrument to approximately 45 ranks with a 3-manual
console.
In 1969, a complete rebuild of the organ was completed by Aeolian-Skinner,
retaining the best pipework from the previous instruments. This instrument,
now with a new 4-manual console, was one of the firm's last installations
west of the Mississippi. This instrument, with some modifications made in
1989-1990 contains 78 ranks and over 4,300 pipes serves the cathedral today.
For the complete stoplist of the organ, click here
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