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Organ builders

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Hammond Organ Company promotional materials

 Collection
Accession: 2024-207
Abstract:

Hammond Organ Company was a manufacturer of electronic organs based in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded by inventor and engineer Laurens Hammond (1895-1973). This small collection consists of promotional materials designed to engage Hammond organ owners and prospective purchasers.

Dates: 1961-1962

Rudolph Wurlitzer Company aerial photograph

 Collection
Accession: 1994-278
Abstract:

This print is an aerial photograph showing the full expanse of the Rudolph Wurlitzer Manufacturing Company factory in North Tonawanda, New York. The company initially imported musical instruments from Europe, but moved into manufacturing instruments by 1880. Shortly after the turn of the century, Wurlitzer moved to North Tonawanda, New York. By 1934 it had produced the first jukebox. In 1973, Wurlitzer sold its jukebox brand to a German company and closed the North Tonawanda factory.

Dates: 1925-1935