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Wurlitzer of Cincinnati: The Name That Means Music to Millions

Wurlitzer of Cincinnati: The Name That Means Music to Millions

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Availability:In StockContributor:Mark PalkovicPublish date:2015-05-04Pages:226
Language:EnglishPublisher:History Press Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540210005ISBN-10:1540210006UPC:9781540210005Book Category:History, Business & Economics, MusicBook Subcategory:United States, Corporate & Business History, Musical InstrumentsBook Topic:State & LocalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.56 inchesWeight:1.0406Product ID:SC1KE7HNG6
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.
Language:EnglishPublisher:History Press Library EditionsISBN-13:9781540210005ISBN-10:1540210006UPC:9781540210005Book Category:History, Business & Economics, MusicBook Subcategory:United States, Corporate & Business History, Musical InstrumentsBook Topic:State & LocalSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.56 inchesWeight:1.0406Product ID:SC1KE7HNG6
Publisher: History Press Library Editions

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