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It was a busy week in 1845: the consecration, the selling of pews, and then at the end of the week, on Sunday November 16, the first Sunday service was held in the new St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia

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The new church in Richmond had been officially consecrated, so Wednesday November 12, 1845 was a day for ecclesiastical business.

The church has always had a business of getting people in the pews, but back then that really was the business. One hundred and sixty-five years ago today, 93 pews sold at auction for a total of $46,340.

The West Gallery of the church, where the present organ sits was

apportioned to persons of color, to be used by them free of charge, except that, if colored persons shall desire to pay rent for the privilege of having a seat or seats, the Vestry may be authorized to contract with them on terms which may appear to them as fit.

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On this date in 1845, Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia was consecrated by Bishops William Meade and John Johns.

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The Aeolian-Skinner organ at St. Stephen's, Richmond, Va.

A special bulletin in this All-Saints-tide:

Don't miss the BBC webcast of New College singing Herbert Howells's New College service at Evensong.

It is often said that Howells was influenced by the architecture of the different spaces for which he wrote his numerous evensong services. New College is an interesting building, and one of the drier acoustics he composed for, so it is interesting to take note of this service sung in the room and by the choir for which it was composed.

Their organ is fascinating. (Glass swell shutters!)

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As seen from the console of the Aeolian-Skinner organ at St. Stephen's, Richmond, Va.

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The Aeolian-Skinner organ at St. Stephen's, Richmond, Va.

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The Aeolian Skinner organ at St. Stephen's, Richmond, Va.

Labels: Aeolian-Skinner, St Stephen's (Richmond)

The Aeolian Skinner organ at St. Stephen's, Richmond, Va.

Labels: Aeolian-Skinner, St Stephen's (Richmond)

The Aeolian Skinner organ at St. Stephen's, Richmond, Va.

Labels: Aeolian-Skinner, St Stephen's (Richmond)

Here's a trailer forCarnival of Souls.

Filmed in Lawrence, Kansas, the film features the Reuter Pipe organ factory. It looks as though the whole thing might be available on YouTube now.

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