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Randolph NH, USA (Ohio) - Dr. J. Heywood Alexander, Residence
Municipal: Randolph NH

Description nr.: 2034664.

Built by: Charles M. Ruggles (1978) - opus 5


Charles M. Ruggles built a residence organ for Dr. J. Heywood Alexander in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, in 1978. The organ has been relocated to the current home of the owner in Randolph, New Hampshire. The organ has five stops on two manuals and no stops on the pedal. There is room prepared for two stops on the pedal and a Mixtur on the first manual.

Short list of all locations the organ has been
1978Chagrin Falls, OHDr. J. Heywood Alexander, Residence
Randolph, NHDr. J. Heywood Alexander, Residence

Technical data
Number of stops per division
- Manual I2
- Manual II3
- Pedal0
Total number of stops5
Key actionMechanical
Stop actionMechanical
Windchest(s)Slider chests
Pitcha' = 440 Hz
TemperamentWerckmeister III
Wind pressure50 mm

Specification
Manual I (C-g'''): Rohrflöte 8', Principal 4'.
Manual II (C-g'''): Gedackt 8', Rohrflöte 4', Gemshorn 2'.
Pedal (C-f'): No stops present.
Couplers: Manual I - Manual II, Pedal - Manual I, Pedal - Manual II.

Literature A profile of Charles M. Ruggles : Builder of hand-crafted mechanical action organs / Mark A. Herris. - [Bloomington] : Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, 2016.