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'''Henry Niemann''' (April 27, 1838 &ndash; October 26, 1899) was a German-born pipe organ builder, who spent most of his career in Baltimore. Of all the Baltimore organ builders, Niemann produced the most extant organs, some still in very good condition and retaining the tonal essence of his work. His organs were respected for their bold sound, fluid mechanisms, and quality construction <ref name="!S-11"/>
'''Henry Niemann''' (April 27, 1838 &ndash; October 26, 1899) was a German-born pipe organ builder, who spent most of his career in Baltimore. Of all the Baltimore organ builders, Niemann produced the most extant organs, some still in very good condition and retaining the tonal essence of his work. His organs were respected for their bold sound, fluid mechanisms, and quality construction <ref name="!S-11"/>


Niemann is considered one of Baltimore’s premier organ builders.<ref name="S-7"/>
Niemann is considered one of Baltimore’s premier organ builders.<ref name="!S-7"/>


==Biography==
==Biography==
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After two years in Cincinnati, he left for England to advance his knowledge of organ building. He worked there for three years with Charles S. Barker, known for his early use of pneumatic pipe organ actions.
After two years in Cincinnati, he left for England to advance his knowledge of organ building. He worked there for three years with Charles S. Barker, known for his early use of pneumatic pipe organ actions.


In 1862 Niemann went to France to work for the most distinguished organ builder of the 19th century <ref name="!X-2"/> , Aristide Cavaillé-Coll, where he stayed five years. Both Barker and Cavaillé-Coll had high praise for Niemann's work. While in Paris, Niemann built several small organs. Niemann left France to build a three-manual organ for the "Parr Kirche" in Meppen, Germany. This was followed by a tour of the leading organ factories in Europe, where Niemann observed the methods of various builders. <ref name="V-38"/> <ref name="V-43">Organ Historical Society Pipe Organ Database, https://pipeorgandatabase.org Pipe Organ
In 1862 Niemann went to France to work for the most distinguished organ builder of the 19th century <ref name="!X-2"/> , Aristide Cavaillé-Coll, where he stayed five years. Both Barker and Cavaillé-Coll had high praise for Niemann's work. While in Paris, Niemann built several small organs. Niemann left France to build a three-manual organ for the "Parr Kirche" in Meppen, Germany. This was followed by a tour of the leading organ factories in Europe, where Niemann observed the methods of various builders. <ref name="!V-38"/> <ref name="V-43">Organ Historical Society Pipe Organ Database, https://pipeorgandatabase.org Pipe Organ
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Niemann returned to the U. S. in 1872 and subsequently established his business in Baltimore. <ref name="V-38"/>
Niemann returned to the U. S. in 1872 and subsequently established his business in Baltimore. <ref name="!V-38"/>
For a short time before 1875, Niemann was also employed by the well-respected organ building firm of E. & G.G. Hook & Hastings in Boston.<ref name="V-35">Raymond J. Brunner, "Baltimore Organs and Organbuilding in the Nineteenth Century," The Tracker (35:2) (Richmond: Organ Historical Society,, 1991, 1) pg, 11
For a short time before 1875, Niemann was also employed by the well-respected organ building firm of E. & G.G. Hook & Hastings in Boston. <ref name="!F-1"/> <ref name="!V-35"/>

.</ref> <ref name="F-1">Illustrated History of the Baltimore Federation of Labor, Baltimore ,1900, 199-202.
.</ref> He had also serviced organs in the city, including the Thomas Hall instrument in the cathedral (now basilica).<ref name="R-2">The Pipe Organs of Baltimore July 21-25, 2024 OHS 67th Annual Convention. (Villanova: Organ Historical Society, 2024), pg.114
He had also serviced organs in the city, including the Thomas Hall instrument in the cathedral (now basilica).
.</ref><ref name="V-36"> New York Times Jun 16, 1878 pg. 12
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He advertised the opening of his first new organ (for Zion German Reformed Church on Aisquith Street, Baltimore in 1875. <ref name="R-2"/>
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He advertised the opening of his first new organ (for Zion German Reformed Church on Aisquith Street, Baltimore in 1875. <ref name="!R-2"/>


===The Niemann Firm===
===The Niemann Firm===
Between 1874 and 1875, Niemann had a partnership with Christopher Doller. Niemann also had a short-term partnership with Charles J. Tillman, which was dissolved in March 1891. <ref name="!V-41" /> <ref name="!V-42" />
Between 1874 and 1875, Niemann had a partnership with Christopher Doller.<ref name="!A-8"/> Niemann also had a short-term partnership with Charles J. Tillman, which was dissolved in March 1891. <ref name="!V-41" /> <ref name="!V-42" />
In addition to building new organs, the Niemann firm also performed routine maintenance and renovations of instruments built by others. From time-to-time, Nieman collaborated with other local builders such as Adam Stein. <ref name="!X-4" />
In addition to building new organs, the Niemann firm also performed routine maintenance and renovations of instruments built by others. From time-to-time, Nieman collaborated with other local builders such as Adam Stein. <ref name="!X-4" />
After Niemann’s death in October 1899, the firm was continued by his son, Frank", "Niemann (1874−1937), retaining his father’s business name. <ref name="!D-18" /> The factory was later sold, and Frank Niemann moved to Philadelphia. <ref name="!Q-22" /> <ref name="!F-3" /> The firm was dissolved in February 1907.
After Niemann’s death in October 1899, the firm was continued by his son, Frank", "Niemann (1874−1937), retaining his father’s business name. <ref name="!D-18" /> The factory was later sold, and Frank Niemann moved to Philadelphia. <ref name="!Q-22" /> <ref name="!F-3" /> The firm was dissolved in February 1907.


===Death===
===Death===
Henry Niemann died suddenly on October 26, 1899, at the age of 62, at his home at 1108, Forrest Place, Baltimore. His obituary states that he died of Bright's disease. During his long business career he constructed instruments in every part of the country. Iin Baltimore alone he built about thirty. He was survived by a widow and five children. <ref name="!v-39" /> <ref name="!V-40" />
Henry Niemann died suddenly on October 26, 1899, at the age of 62, at his home at 1108, Forrest Place, Baltimore. His obituary states that he died of Bright's disease. During his long business career he constructed instruments in every part of the country. Iin Baltimore alone he built about thirty. He was survived by a widow and five children. <ref name="!V-39" /> <ref name="!V-40" />


===Partial List of Organs built by Henry Niemann===
===Partial List of Organs built by Henry Niemann===
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[[File:Niemann name plate.png|Niemann name plate.png]]
* St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran (Fayette St), Baltimore, MD ca. 1886.
* St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran (Fayette St), Baltimore, MD ca. 1886.
* Zion German Reformed Church, Baltimore, MD 1892.
* Zion German Reformed Church, Baltimore, MD 1892.
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* Eutaw Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD 1878. In the early, 2000s it was sold to a Lutheran Church near Lemasters PA, after being restored by organ technician John Johnson. <ref name="!X-7" />
* Eutaw Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD 1878. In the early, 2000s it was sold to a Lutheran Church near Lemasters PA, after being restored by organ technician John Johnson. <ref name="!X-7" />
* Maryland Institute, Baltimore, MD ca. 1878.
* Maryland Institute, Baltimore, MD ca. 1878.
* Catholic Cathedral of the Assumption, Baltimore, MD 1880. Niemann's largest organ. It was later sold to Associate Presbyterian Church and the facade went to Clark Memorial Methodist Church.
* Catholic Cathedral of the Assumption, Baltimore, MD 1880. Niemann's largest organ. <ref name="!D-13" /> It was later sold to Associate Presbyterian Church and the facade went to Clark Memorial Methodist Church.
* Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD ca. 1880.
* Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD ca. 1880.
* Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, Annapolis, MD 1880.
* Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, Annapolis, MD 1880.
* St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys, Baltimore (1880) / Mount Zion AME (Annapolis) / First Unitarian Church Hall, Baltimore (1985), Baltimore, MD 1880. It was built in 1880 for St. Mary’s, Industrial School for Boys, opened in Baltimore, MD City in 1866,. For many years, the organ was in the Mount, Zion A.M.E. Church in Annapolis, Maryland. In 1985, it was, installed at First Unitarian Hall.
* St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys, Baltimore (1880) / Mount Zion AME (Annapolis) / First Unitarian Church Hall, Baltimore (1985), Baltimore, MD 1880. It was built in 1880 for St. Mary’s, Industrial School for Boys, opened in Baltimore, MD City in 1866,. For many years, the organ was in the Mount, Zion A.M.E. Church in Annapolis, Maryland. In 1985, it was, installed at First Unitarian Hall.
* Chatsworth Independent Methodist, Baltimore, MD 1881.
* Chatsworth Independent Methodist, Baltimore, MD 1881.
* St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD 1881. Organ extant & in use in 2024. <ref name="!X-7" />
* St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD 1881. Organ extant & in use in 2024. <ref name="!X-7" /> <ref name="!A-9"/> <ref name="!E-8"/> <ref name="!E-9"/>
* St. Joseph Passionist Monastery / Mountain Manor, Baltimore, MD 1884. Organ is extent, but walled in in a former chapel balcony <ref name="!X-7" />
* St. Joseph Passionist Monastery / Mountain Manor, Baltimore, MD 1884. Organ is extent, but walled in in a former chapel balcony <ref name="!X-7" />
* Trinity Episcopal Church, Easton MD 1886.
* Trinity Episcopal Church, Easton MD 1886.
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* Easton Methodist Episcopal Church, Easton, MD ca. 1890.
* Easton Methodist Episcopal Church, Easton, MD ca. 1890.
* Ebeneezer African Methodist Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD ca. 1890.
* Ebeneezer African Methodist Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD ca. 1890.
* Faith Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD ca. 1890. Sun: Feb 5 1890 mentions new organ cost $4,000. <ref name="!x-7" />
* Faith Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD ca. 1890. Sun: Feb 5 1890 mentions new organ cost $4,000. <ref name="!X-7" />
* Har Sinai Temple, Baltimore, MD ca. 1890.
* Har Sinai Temple, Baltimore, MD ca. 1890.
* St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD ca. 1890. Organ demolished by contractor in early, 2000s when building was converted to condos. <ref name="!X-7" />
* St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD ca. 1890. Organ demolished by contractor in early, 2000s when building was converted to condos. <ref name="!X-7" />
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== References ==
== References ==
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<ref name="!A-7">Raymond J. Brunner, “Baltimore Organs & Organ building in the Nineteenth Century,” The Tracker 35, no.2, (1991):.</ref>
<ref name="!A-8">Steven Bartley, “A Short History of Henry Niemann,” Hilbus Chapter OHS Newsletter Where the Tracker Action Is 45, no. 2, (October, 2014).</ref>
<ref name="!A-8">Steven Bartley, “A Short History of Henry Niemann,” Hilbus Chapter OHS Newsletter Where the Tracker Action Is 45, no. 2, (October, 2014).</ref>

<ref name="!A-9">“The Dedication of St. Leo’s Church,” Sun, September 17, 1881, 2. (P 102 source?).</ref>
<ref name="!A-9">“The Dedication of St. Leo’s Church,” Sun, September 17, 1881, 2. (P 102 source?).</ref>

<ref name="!B-2">“The organ of the cathedral has lately, been, overhauled ., . .,” Sun, December 10, 1874, 4., p114.</ref>
<ref name="!B-2">“The organ of the cathedral has lately, been, overhauled ., . .,” Sun, December 10, 1874, 4., p114.</ref>

<ref name="!C-13">“Brief Locals,” Sun (Baltimore, MD), December 10, 1874, 4..</ref>

<ref name="!C-14"> John Dorsey and James D. Dilts, A Guide to Baltimore Architecture, 3rd, ed. (Centreville, MD: Tidewater Publishers, 1997) p102.</ref>
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<ref name="!D-11">“Landlord’s Sale,” Sun, March 17, 1881, 3..</ref>
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<ref name="!D-12"> Monument Street Fire, The Sun , Jun 11, 1895; pg. 7.</ref>
<ref name="!D-13">The Mayor’s Message and Reports of the City Officers Made to the City, Council of Baltimore for the Year 1895 (Baltimore, MD, 1896).</ref>
<ref name="!D-13">The Mayor’s Message and Reports of the City Officers Made to the City, Council of Baltimore for the Year 1895 (Baltimore, MD, 1896).</ref>

<ref name="!D-14">“Stadt Baltimore. / Die kürzlich im Sanctuarium der Kathedrale …,”, Der Deutsche Correspondent, June 4, 1880, 1..</ref>
<ref name="!D-15">“Cathedral Organ,” Sun, June 4, 1880, 4..</ref>
<ref name="!D-16">The Catholic Church in the United States of America Undertaken to Celebrate, the Golden Jubilee of His Holiness, Pope Pius, X., Vol., III:, The Province, of Baltimore … (New York: The Catholic Editing Company, [1914]), 56−57..</ref>
<ref name="!D-17">“Local Matters. / Amateur and Professional Musicians,” Sun, January, 3, 1891, 4.</ref>
<ref name="!D-18">“Organ Builder Assigns,” Sun, February 6, !D1907, 9..</ref>
<ref name="!D-18">“Organ Builder Assigns,” Sun, February 6, !D1907, 9..</ref>

<ref name="!D-19">"Ground Rents in Demand / Niemann Factory Bought,” Sun, March, 13, 1907, 9..</ref>

<ref name="!E-10">Raymond J. Brunner, “Baltimore Organs & Organbuilding in the Nineteenth, Century,” The Tracker 35, no.2, (1991): 9–11;.</ref>

<ref name="!E-11">Martin Kares “Baltimore:, Center of German-American Organbuilding,” The Tracker 39, no. 3, (1995): 12–13;.</ref>
<ref name="!E-12">Thomas S. Eader, “Baltimore Organs and Organ Building,”, Maryland Historical Magazine 65, no.3 (Fall 1970): 278–80..</ref>
<ref name="!E-8">Steve Bartley, “A Short History of Henry Niemann,” Hilbus Chapter, OHS Newsletter Where the Tracker Action Is 45, no 2. Oct 2014, 3-10.</ref>
<ref name="!E-8">Steve Bartley, “A Short History of Henry Niemann,” Hilbus Chapter, OHS Newsletter Where the Tracker Action Is 45, no 2. Oct 2014, 3-10.</ref>
<ref name="!E-9">“The Dedication of St. Leo’s Church,” Sun, September 17, 1881, 2..</ref>
<ref name="!E-9">“The Dedication of St. Leo’s Church,” Sun, September 17, 1881, 2..</ref>

<ref name="!F-1">Illustrated History of the Baltimore Federation of Labor, Baltimore ,1900, 199-202..</ref>
<ref name="!F-1">Illustrated History of the Baltimore Federation of Labor, Baltimore ,1900, 199-202..</ref>
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<ref name="!F-2">.</ref>
<ref name="!F-3">Thomas S. Eader, “Baltimore Organs and Organ Building,”, Maryland Historical Magazine 65, no.3 (Fall 1970): 280.</ref>
<ref name="!F-3">Thomas S. Eader, “Baltimore Organs and Organ Building,”, Maryland Historical Magazine 65, no.3 (Fall 1970): 280.</ref>
<ref name="!Q-22">The Pipe Organs of Baltimore July 21-25, 2024 OHS 67th Annual Convention. (Villanova: Organ Historical Society, 2024), pg, 83.</ref>
<ref name="!Q-22">The Pipe Organs of Baltimore July 21-25, 2024 OHS 67th Annual Convention. (Villanova: Organ Historical Society, 2024), pg, 83.</ref>
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<ref name="!R-2">The Pipe Organs of Baltimore July 21-25, 2024 OHS 67th Annual Convention. (Villanova: Organ Historical Society, 2024), pg, 114.</ref>
<ref name="!R-2">The Pipe Organs of Baltimore July 21-25, 2024 OHS 67th Annual Convention. (Villanova: Organ Historical Society, 2024), pg, 114.</ref>

<ref name="!R-3">.</ref>

<ref name="!R-7">William T. Van Pelt, The Pipe Organs of Baltimore July 21-25, 2024. Organ Historical Society 67th Annual Convention. (Villanova: Organ Historical Society, 2024) pg, 114. New York Times, Jun 16, 1878, pg. 12.</ref>
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<ref name="!R-7">William T. Van Pelt, The Pipe Organs of Baltimore July 21-25, 2024. Organ Historical Society 67th Annual Convention. (Villanova: Organ Historical Society, 2024) pg, 114. New York Times, Jun 16, 1878, pg. 12.
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<ref name="!S-11">The Pipe Organs of Baltimore July 21-25, 2024 OHS 67th Annual Convention. (Villanova: Organ Historical Society, 2024), pg, 82.</ref>
<ref name="!S-11">The Pipe Organs of Baltimore July 21-25, 2024 OHS 67th Annual Convention. (Villanova: Organ Historical Society, 2024), pg, 82.</ref>


<ref name="!S-7">The Pipe Organs of Baltimore July 21-25,2024 OHS 67th Annual Convention. (Villanova: Organ Historical Society,2024), pg, 102.</ref>
<ref name="!S-7">The Pipe Organs of Baltimore July 21-25,2024 OHS 67th Annual Convention. (Villanova: Organ Historical Society,2024), pg, 102.</ref>

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<ref name="!V-35">Raymond J. Brunner, "Baltimore Organs and Organbuilding in the Nineteenth Century," The Tracker (35:2) (Richmond: Organ Historical Society,, 1991, 1) pg 11.</ref>


<ref name="!V-38">Raymond J. Brunner, "Baltimore Organs and Organbuilding in the Nineteenth Century," The Tracker (35:2) (Richmond: Organ Historical Society,, 1991, 1) pg,9.</ref>
<ref name="!V-38">Raymond J. Brunner, "Baltimore Organs and Organbuilding in the Nineteenth Century," The Tracker (35:2) (Richmond: Organ Historical Society,, 1991, 1) pg,9.</ref>

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<ref name="!V-39">The Sun Oct 27, 1899 pg 4.</ref>




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<ref name="!X-2">Kerala J. Snyder, (August 2002). "Aristide Cavaillé-Coll: Master of Masters". The Organ as A Mirror of Its Time. Oxford University Press. 54. Retrieved 11 November 2014..</ref>




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Henry Niemann
Born
Henry Niemann

(1838-04-27)April 27, 1838
Osnabruck, Germany
DiedOctober 26, 1899(1899-10-26) (aged 61)
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Known forPipe organ builder

Henry Niemann (April 27, 1838 – October 26, 1899) was a German-born pipe organ builder, who spent most of his career in Baltimore. Of all the Baltimore organ builders, Niemann produced the most extant organs, some still in very good condition and retaining the tonal essence of his work. His organs were respected for their bold sound, fluid mechanisms, and quality construction [1]

Niemann is considered one of Baltimore’s premier organ builders.[2]

Biography

Niemann was born April 27,1838 in Osnabruck, Germany, he was trained as a cabinetmaker there. In 1857 at the age of 19, Niemann came to America where he found employment with organ builder John Closs in Cincinnati, Ohio. [3] [4]

After two years in Cincinnati, he left for England to advance his knowledge of organ building. He worked there for three years with Charles S. Barker, known for his early use of pneumatic pipe organ actions.

In 1862 Niemann went to France to work for the most distinguished organ builder of the 19th century [5] , Aristide Cavaillé-Coll, where he stayed five years. Both Barker and Cavaillé-Coll had high praise for Niemann's work. While in Paris, Niemann built several small organs. Niemann left France to build a three-manual organ for the "Parr Kirche" in Meppen, Germany. This was followed by a tour of the leading organ factories in Europe, where Niemann observed the methods of various builders. [3] [6]

Niemann returned to the U. S. in 1872 and subsequently established his business in Baltimore. [3] For a short time before 1875, Niemann was also employed by the well-respected organ building firm of E. & G.G. Hook & Hastings in Boston. [7] [8]

He had also serviced organs in the city, including the Thomas Hall instrument in the cathedral (now basilica). [9] [10] [11] [12] He advertised the opening of his first new organ (for Zion German Reformed Church on Aisquith Street, Baltimore in 1875. [9]

The Niemann Firm

Between 1874 and 1875, Niemann had a partnership with Christopher Doller.[13] Niemann also had a short-term partnership with Charles J. Tillman, which was dissolved in March 1891. [14] [15] In addition to building new organs, the Niemann firm also performed routine maintenance and renovations of instruments built by others. From time-to-time, Nieman collaborated with other local builders such as Adam Stein. [16] After Niemann’s death in October 1899, the firm was continued by his son, Frank", "Niemann (1874−1937), retaining his father’s business name. [17] The factory was later sold, and Frank Niemann moved to Philadelphia. [18] [19] The firm was dissolved in February 1907.

Death

Henry Niemann died suddenly on October 26, 1899, at the age of 62, at his home at 1108, Forrest Place, Baltimore. His obituary states that he died of Bright's disease. During his long business career he constructed instruments in every part of the country. Iin Baltimore alone he built about thirty. He was survived by a widow and five children. [20] [21]

Partial List of Organs built by Henry Niemann

Niemann name plate.png

  • St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran (Fayette St), Baltimore, MD ca. 1886.
  • Zion German Reformed Church, Baltimore, MD 1892.
  • Zion Reformed / Waters AME Church, Baltimore, MD 1875.
  • St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Taneytown, MD 1876.
  • Universalist Tabernacle, Baltimore, MD 1877.
  • Eutaw Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD 1878. In the early, 2000s it was sold to a Lutheran Church near Lemasters PA, after being restored by organ technician John Johnson. [22]
  • Maryland Institute, Baltimore, MD ca. 1878.
  • Catholic Cathedral of the Assumption, Baltimore, MD 1880. Niemann's largest organ. [23] It was later sold to Associate Presbyterian Church and the facade went to Clark Memorial Methodist Church.
  • Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD ca. 1880.
  • Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, Annapolis, MD 1880.
  • St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys, Baltimore (1880) / Mount Zion AME (Annapolis) / First Unitarian Church Hall, Baltimore (1985), Baltimore, MD 1880. It was built in 1880 for St. Mary’s, Industrial School for Boys, opened in Baltimore, MD City in 1866,. For many years, the organ was in the Mount, Zion A.M.E. Church in Annapolis, Maryland. In 1985, it was, installed at First Unitarian Hall.
  • Chatsworth Independent Methodist, Baltimore, MD 1881.
  • St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD 1881. Organ extant & in use in 2024. [22] [24] [25] [26]
  • St. Joseph Passionist Monastery / Mountain Manor, Baltimore, MD 1884. Organ is extent, but walled in in a former chapel balcony [22]
  • Trinity Episcopal Church, Easton MD 1886.
  • Christ Episcopal, Cambridge, MD 1887.
  • St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD ca. 1888. Extant and Playable in 2024.
  • Harlem Ave Christian Church, Baltimore, MD 1889. A July 15 1889 article in the Baltiomore Sun mentions a new organ, but makes no mention of builder name. [22]
  • Algquith Street Presbyterian / 2nd German Reformed Church, Baltimore, MD ca. 1890.
  • Easton Methodist Episcopal Church, Easton, MD ca. 1890.
  • Ebeneezer African Methodist Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD ca. 1890.
  • Faith Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD ca. 1890. Sun: Feb 5 1890 mentions new organ cost $4,000. [22]
  • Har Sinai Temple, Baltimore, MD ca. 1890.
  • St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD ca. 1890. Organ demolished by contractor in early, 2000s when building was converted to condos. [22]
  • Associate Reformed Church / Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Baltimore, MD ca. 1891. The 3 man Niemann sanctuary organ of the cathedral was purchased and, installed in the balcony of this church. [22]
  • St. John’s Methodist Episcopal South, Baltimore, MD 1891. Sun Paper Sept 12， 1891 describes this organ. [22]
  • Twelfth Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD 1891.
  • Grace English Lutheran Church, Baltimore, MD 1892.
  • New Jerusalem Church, Baltimore, MD 1892.
  • St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD 1892. Extant, in storage. [22]
  • St. Thomas' Evan. Lutheran Church, Baltimore, MD 1892.
  • First Unitarian Church (Sanctuary), Baltimore, MD 1893. Extant in 2024 and in working condition,, with several added stops [22]
  • Greene St. Evangelical Church (AKA Emmanuel), Baltimore, MD 1893.
  • Appoid Methodist Episcopal Church(AKA Christ Methodist), Baltimore, MD 1894. Der Deutsche correspondent. 9/3/1894 describes large organ. [22]
  • Pitts Creek Presbyterian Church, Pocomoke City, MD 1894.
  • St. Paul's Catholic Church, Washington, DC 1894.
  • St. Elisabeth's Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD 1895.
  • St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Suffolk, VA 1895.
  • Fourteen Holy Martyrs Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD 1897. Niemann contracted in 1898 for a new $2500 2 man organ. This replaced or made use of the Pomplitz organ., Sun 6/7/1897 & 6/30/1897 say organ was 20 stops and 781 pipes. [22]
  • Methodist Church, Chestertown MD 1897.
  • Old Otterbein United Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD 1897. AKA German Evangelical Reformed, a Otterbein United Brethren
  • Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Cumberland MD 1898.
  • Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD 1899. This was probably an Erben organ which was repaired and installed by Niemann. [22]
  • Immanel Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD 1899.
  • Second English Lutheran Church, Baltimore, MD 1899.
  • Clark Memorial Methodist Church / St. John's Independent Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD 1900.
  • Holy Name Catholic Church, Washington, DC ca. 1900.
  • First Independent Christ Church, Baltimore, MD
  • Lee St Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD Sun 9/30/1901. article refers to a concert using the new Nieman organ. [22]
  • North Avenue Baptist / McCormick Memorial, Baltimore, MD
  • Sharon Baptist Church, Catonsville, MD fix col d vs col 3
  • St. Agnes Catholic Church, Catonsville, MD
  • St. Ann's Catholic Church, Waverly Baltimore, MD
  • St. Barnabas Protestant Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
  • Third English Lutheran Church, Baltimore, MD Named in 1903 Niemann advertisement, but probably Pomplitz & Rodewald, from 1850's [22]
  • Third Universalist Church, Baltimore, MD ca. 1877.

References

  1. ^ The Pipe Organs of Baltimore July 21-25, 2024 OHS 67th Annual Convention. (Villanova: Organ Historical Society, 2024), pg, 82.
  2. ^ The Pipe Organs of Baltimore July 21-25,2024 OHS 67th Annual Convention. (Villanova: Organ Historical Society,2024), pg, 102.
  3. ^ a b c Raymond J. Brunner, "Baltimore Organs and Organbuilding in the Nineteenth Century," The Tracker (35:2) (Richmond: Organ Historical Society,, 1991, 1) pg,9.
  4. ^ Organ Historical Society Pipe Organ Database, https://pipeorgandatabase.org Pipe Organ.
  5. ^ Kerala J. Snyder, (August 2002). "Aristide Cavaillé-Coll: Master of Masters". The Organ as A Mirror of Its Time. Oxford University Press. 54. Retrieved 11 November 2014..
  6. ^ Organ Historical Society Pipe Organ Database, https://pipeorgandatabase.org Pipe Organ e.
  7. ^ Illustrated History of the Baltimore Federation of Labor, Baltimore ,1900, 199-202..
  8. ^ Raymond J. Brunner, "Baltimore Organs and Organbuilding in the Nineteenth Century," The Tracker (35:2) (Richmond: Organ Historical Society,, 1991, 1) pg 11.
  9. ^ a b The Pipe Organs of Baltimore July 21-25, 2024 OHS 67th Annual Convention. (Villanova: Organ Historical Society, 2024), pg, 114.
  10. ^ “The organ of the cathedral has lately, been, overhauled ., . .,” Sun, December 10, 1874, 4., p114.
  11. ^ New York Times Jun 16, 1878 pg. 12 .
  12. ^ William T. Van Pelt, The Pipe Organs of Baltimore July 21-25, 2024. Organ Historical Society 67th Annual Convention. (Villanova: Organ Historical Society, 2024) pg, 114. New York Times, Jun 16, 1878, pg. 12.
  13. ^ Steven Bartley, “A Short History of Henry Niemann,” Hilbus Chapter OHS Newsletter Where the Tracker Action Is 45, no. 2, (October, 2014).
  14. ^ The Sun ; May 25, 1891 pg 4 .
  15. ^ The Sun, Feb 2, 1875 .
  16. ^ Der deutsche correspondent September 15, 1882 .
  17. ^ “Organ Builder Assigns,” Sun, February 6, !D1907, 9..
  18. ^ The Pipe Organs of Baltimore July 21-25, 2024 OHS 67th Annual Convention. (Villanova: Organ Historical Society, 2024), pg, 83.
  19. ^ Thomas S. Eader, “Baltimore Organs and Organ Building,”, Maryland Historical Magazine 65, no.3 (Fall 1970): 280.
  20. ^ The Sun Oct 27, 1899 pg 4.
  21. ^ Musical Box Society International, International Arcade Museum Library.
  22. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Steven Bartley, "Short Authentification of Niemann opus list CIty Directory, 1903" email message to author, August 26, 2024.
  23. ^ The Mayor’s Message and Reports of the City Officers Made to the City, Council of Baltimore for the Year 1895 (Baltimore, MD, 1896).
  24. ^ “The Dedication of St. Leo’s Church,” Sun, September 17, 1881, 2. (P 102 source?).
  25. ^ Steve Bartley, “A Short History of Henry Niemann,” Hilbus Chapter, OHS Newsletter Where the Tracker Action Is 45, no 2. Oct 2014, 3-10.
  26. ^ “The Dedication of St. Leo’s Church,” Sun, September 17, 1881, 2..
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