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Pipe Organ

Commonly associated with churches, the pipe organ is a well-known invention that dates back to the 3rd century BC. It was originally invented by the Greek Ctesibus, who called his invention the hydraulis. Since then, the pipe organ has evolved greatly, and become widespread around the world.

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Pipe organ owned by the Mormons?

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly called "Mormons") owns many pipe organs. They can be found in meetinghouses and temples around the world. The most famous pipe organs owned by the Church are found on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah - most notably the Tabernacle Organ and the Conference Center Organ. These organs are played daily in free recitals that are open to the public.

The Tabernacle Organ was originally built in 1867 and contains 11,623 pipes. It is one of the largest pipe organs in the world.

The Conference Center Organ was built in 2003 and contains 7,767 pipes.

See the "Related Links" below for more information about these organs and other organs on Temple Square.