Wurlitzer of Cincinnati : the name that means music to millions / Mark Palkovic.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Palkovic, Mark, author.

Contributor:

Isaac Norris Library Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rudolph Wurlitzer Company--History.

Rudolph Wurlitzer Company.

Wurlitzer organ--History.

Wurlitzer organ.

Organ (Musical instrument)--History.

Organ (Musical instrument).

History.

Physical Description:

206 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates: illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : The History Press, 2015.

Summary:

"Established in Cincinnati in 1856 by German immigrant Franz Rudolph Wurlitzer, the music dealer became the largest outlet for band instruments in the United States by 1865. During the silent film era in the early twentieth century, Wurlitzer manufactured nearly 2,250 theater organs, affectionately dubbed Mighty Wurlitzers. Many of these instruments still provide concert music today. During the Big Band era of the 1930s to 1950s, the company's colorful coin-operated jukeboxes were such popular fixtures in bars and dance halls that the U.S. Postal Service honored them with a commemorative stamp. Although the company was sold in 1988, the Wurlitzer name continues to be held in high esteem by the city of Cincinnati."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Rudolph Wurlitzer

How the business began

The Farny family

The marriage of Rudolph and Leonie

The artist Henry Farny

The second generation

The sons enter the business

Transitions

The Wurlitzer factories

The Wurlitzer retail stores

Automatic musical instruments

The mighty Wurlitzer

Pianos and harps

Jukeboxes

Other Wurlitzer products.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [189]-196) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Isaac Norris Library Fund.

ISBN:

1626194467

9781626194465

OCLC:

905520604

Publisher Number:

99965665326