The original toy counter from the Uptown organ was missing.   We know from pictures that the Louisville Pipe Organ Company used toy counters built by Organ Supply of Erie, PA.    Below is a picture of Opus 523 (Temple Theatre) in the Louisville factory before shipping.   The toy counter is clearly visible:

Below is a picture of the Organ Supply toy counter acquired for the Strand project.   Look familiar?   These toy counters are very rare, and we were fortunate to find one.   

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