In the quaint town of Wulfenau, the Evangelical Church, constructed in 1852 by the Oldenburg architect Ernst Friedrich Otto Lasius, was later enhanced with a west tower in 1894. During its establishment, the church was equipped with an organ crafted by the Gebrüder Haupt in 1855, costing 330 Thalers—a currency of the time. This organ, integral to the church's identity, has experienced a series of alterations and restorations over the years, reflective of changing needs and historical events, such as the desperate attempts by the congregation to prevent the confiscation of the organ's facade pipes during World War I.

Post-war, the organ underwent significant changes: in 1923, it was modified by the organ builder Schmid III from Oldenburg, and further substantial restorations were carried out by Alfred Führer from Wilhelmshaven in 1946, which included modifying the disposition and adding a new pedalboard. Further adjustments were made in 1965, replacing the Salicet 8’ with a Rohrflöte 4’. Despite these many changes, one register remains vacant to this day, signifying ongoing evolution and adaptation. This organ not only serves as a musical instrument but also as a historical document, bearing witness to the technological and cultural shifts within church music over nearly two centuries.

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