Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Feinstein, Michael

Description

1. 127 pages : illustrations, portraits; 24 cm.

Summary

1. "Steinway & Sons is a unique entity in American history. Steinway is many things--an iconic piano, an American success story, a symbol of opulence, a metaphor for artistic passion, and a geographic locale. Part of the fabric of two New York City boroughs, Steinway occupies a compelling place in the minds and hearts of the millions of people, from pianists and students to artisans and salespeople, who have been impacted by the brand. From Steinway & Sons' inception in 1853 until today, the company's mission has stayed the same as the one German immigrant Henry E. Steinway articulated upon his arrival in America, "to build the best piano possible." In the late 1800s, Steinway emerged as the standard-bearer in piano design and manufacturing, outshining and outlasting other brands including Chickering and Weber. Today, the Steinway piano is still built by hand in New York City according to the same stringent processes developed by Henry E. Steinway and his sons."--Publisher's description.

Series statement

1. Images of America

Uniform title

1. Images of America.

Alternative title

1. Steinway and Sons

Subject

1. History
2. Piano > Construction
3. Steinway piano > History

Genre/Form

1. History.

Contents

1. Introduction -- From Germany to America: Steinway arrives in New York City -- Henry E. Steinway's vision: to build the best piano possible -- Wealth, power, and prestige: a legacy takes shape -- Craft and creativity: the rise of the Steinway artisan -- Steinway Village: the company comes to Astoria -- Steinway Hall: center of music and culture -- A time of transition: Steinway during the war -- People and pianos: Steinway through the decades.

Call number

1. JFE 21-5643

Author

1. Smith, Laura Lee, 1968- author.

Title

1. Steinway & Sons / Laura Lee Smith ; foreword by Michael Feinstein.

Publisher

1. Charleston, South Carolina : Arcadia Publishing, [2020]

Type of content

1. text

Type of medium

1. unmediated

Type of carrier

1. volume

Series

1. Images of America
2. Images of America.

Added author

1. Feinstein, Michael, writer of foreword.

LCCN

1. 2019955540

ISBN

1. 1467104868 (paperback)
2. 9781467104869 (paperback)

Research call number

1. JFE 21-5643