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Barrel Organ

A close up view of the mechanical organ built in 1820 by Richard Coates and used by the Children of Peace in the First Meeting House. The staples raise the wooden hammers which in turn bring the music from the set of pipes.

Image-Sharon Temple National Historic Site & Museum 

This is a barrel organ, built in 1820, by Richard Coates. Used by the Children of Peace in their First Meeting House, it has 133 pipes. A hand turned crank turns the barrel. Staples raise the wooden hammers, which bring the music from the pipes. The case is cedar, and the top and inside frames are of English Oak. Originally the inlay inside was gold. This is the oldest barrel organ in Canada, and is still in the Temple to this day.

The mechanical organ built by Richard Coates in 1820 for the Children of Peace. This is the oldest organ built in Ontario.