The organ was originally pumped by hand, requiring two persons to man the pumps.  In 1906 the new church building was constructed at its current location.  When the organ was relocated, it was converted to a water wheel pump.  However, shortly afterwards it was converted to an electric blower, which is the current method of air supply.

The organ was completely rebuilt in 1983 through 1984 and restored in Louisville through a grant from Edward and Martha Bierhaus.  The organ is maintained today through endowments from Mrs. Bierhaus.

The organ has been in continuous use since its installation and relocation. 

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The tracker organ was built in Springfield, Mass., it was purchased in 1887 from an owner in Louisville, KY, transported by barge to Evansville then by rail and horse-drawn carts to the former site of Saint James at the corner of 4th and Busseron.

To purchase the organ, Major William Penn Gould (1830-1912), promised to contribute $1,000 to the organ fund, if the church could match that amount.  The other parishioners were successful in raising the matching funds through bazaars and bake sales.