A Sanctuary of Sound
in the Heart of the City
Opus 414
Standing two stories tall and spanning the entire width of the Chicago Temple’s large sanctuary, Opus 414 is one of the finest “symphonic-style” pipe organs in the country.
Fundraising reaches $1.6M
Funding for the Restoration of Opus 414 has reached $1,600,000—nearly halfway to the ultimate goal of $3,250,000.
In addition to repair and complete reconditioning of the organ, funds will be used to establish an endowment for Opus 414. This endowment will provide for ongoing maintenance of the organ and a performance fund to ensure that the organ can be heard by the widest audience possible for generations to come.
The organ, formally E.M. Skinner, Opus 414, was installed in the large sanctuary of the Chicago Temple building in 1924.
Restoration will involve removal of all components of the organ for rebuilding and refreshing by the Schantz Organ Company of Orville, Ohio. This process, once funded, is expected to take 14-16 months.
Learn how you can help support the restoration of Opus 414.
Questions?
For more information about Opus 414, the restoration project, and the search for a restorer, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.