click on images to enlarge Church of St. Joseph (Roman Catholic) 171 St. Mary's Avenue Rosebank, Staten Island, N.Y. 10305               Original St. Joseph's Church   In 1901, Father Paolo lacomino was sent by the Archdiocese to lay the groundwork for a new parish in the community of Rosebank. The area was predominantly European and was called Rosebank due to the exceptional amount of rose bushes cultivated in the community. The first Mass was celebrated by the St. Joseph's community on St. Mary's Avenue in 1902. As the population increased on Staten Island in the early 20th century, St. Joseph's parish grew significantly as well. Church groups and organizations were formed and the parish developed into a strong and active community. By the 1950s it was decided that the St Joseph's community needed a larger church, and in 1957 the present edifice was built. In 1963, the parish built a school and rectory.             M.P. Möller, Inc. Hagerstown, Md. – Opus 9295 (1958) Electro-pneumatic action 2 manuals, 25 stops, 4 ranks The four-rank Möller "Artiste" organ, fully enclosed in one swell box, is located in the gallery of the church.                 Great Organ (Manual I) – 61 notes, enclosed 8   Diapason   4   Viola   8   Gedeckt   2 2/3   Twelfth   8   Viola   2   Fifteenth   4   Octave 8   Trompette 4   Flute                 Swell Organ (Manual II) – 61 notes, enclosed 8   Gedeckt   2 2/3   Nazard   8   Viola   2   Flautino   4   Flute   8   Trompette 4   Viola   4   Trompette             Pedal Organ – 32 notes, enclosed 16   Bourdon   4   Octave 8   Gedeckt   4   Flute 8   Viola   8   Trompette 5 1/3   Quint   4   Trompette         Sources:      D'Albero, Ron. Specifications of M.P. Möller Organ, Op. 9295 (1958). Photos:      D'Albero, Ron. Photos of present church exterior and organ.      eBay.com. Undated postcard of 1902 church.   | NYC AGO Home Page | Back to NYC Organ Project List |