Keywords: pipe organs
Item 101499
Church altar and pipe organ, 1879
Is this really the Second Congregational Church in Biddeford?
Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1879 Location: Biddeford Media: Stereograph
Item 77109
Hermann Kotzschmar Memorial Organ, ca. 1931
Contributed by: Greater Portland Landmarks Date: circa 1931 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
A fire and two men whose lives were entwined for more than 50 years resulted in what is now considered to be "the Jewel of Portland" -- the Austin organ that was given to the city of Portland in 1912.
Exhibit
Hermann Kotzschmar: Portland's Musical Genius
During the second half of the 19th century, "Hermann Kotzschmar" was a familiar household name in Portland. He spent 59 years in his adopted city as a teacher, choral conductor, concert artist, and church organist.
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Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ
View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.
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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 3 of 4
"After that incident, some shale lodged in the pipe, causing a partial blockage. This incident, along with increased demands to the system, required…"
Story
Mike Remillard shares his in-depth knowledge of our community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
You will learn a lot from Mike's fascination with many topics from church organs to submarines.
