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The instrument in the Trenton War Memorial is a 3 manual, 16 rank Moller Theatre Pipe Organ. It was originally installed in Trenton's Lincoln Theatre in 1928 to accompany silent movies. The owners of the Lincoln Theatre building donated the organ to the War Memorial when it became obvious that the theatre was doomed in 1974.
The organ was installed and is maintained by volunteer members of the Garden State Theatre Organ Society. It contains more than 1,200 pipes, plus a xylophone, marimba, Celeste harp, orchestra bells, chimes, cymbals drums and other real percussion instruments.
This dynamic instrument is a part of Trenton's history. Since its opening at the War Memorial, it has been used many of the official State functions held there. It has also been featured in solo organ concerts, symphony presentations, high-school graduations, with local choruses, and is available for use by arrangement with theatre management.
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