St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church - Dublin, OH - 2/12 Holtkamp organ

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St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church - 2/12 Holtkamp

St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church
Dublin, OH
2/12 Holtkamp
Opus 1691 - 1956/1991

Photos of the Swell Division

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	The pipes for the Swell Division reside behind the shutters. Since pipes speak at a constant volume, the organist can add some volume dynamics by opening and closing the shutters. This set of pipes originally was known as the Positiv Division when the organ was completely exposed.
	Looking like they are in jail behind bars, the smaller pipes of the Swell Division are seen here. The ranks are from front to back: 2' Principal, 4' Rohr Flote (wood pipes), 8' Quintadena (pipes with red stripes), 8' Trompette (in rear).
	Taking photos of pipes through the swell shades is not the easiest thing to do! Here are the larger pipes in the Swell Division. The order of the ranks is the same as above.
	Here's a better view of the 8' Trompette rank (on the back wall) in the Swell. This is the only reed stop on the organ. Judging by the brighter luster of these pipes, this likely was an addition by Peebles-Herzog to the original Holtkamp organ.
	This is a view of primarily the 2' Principal rank. Note that the pipe just right of center with "E" marked on it is of a different metal than the rest of the pipes. Likely the original pipe was damaged beyond repair and replaced with this pipe.