Wurlitzer Tower
by Guy Whiteley
Title
Wurlitzer Tower
Artist
Guy Whiteley
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The Wurlitzer Building has a long and proud history. Having been a landmark destination in North Tonawanda since 1892, The Wurlitzer Building has endured World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, as well as economic changing events in the 19th, 20th and now 21st century. In the late 19th and 20th century, the Wurlitzer Co. was known throughout the world as a leading manufacturer of musical instruments. Though their executive offices were on Chicago, Wurlitzer employed thousands of people in three manufacturing facilities, one in Tonawanda, NY, which was the world's largest musical instrument plant. Among its many products were pianos, concert pedal harps, organs, phonographs, jukeboxes and electric keyboards. The "Might Wurlitzer" organs were concert grade and were sold throughout the world. The North Tonawanda plant was Rudolph Wurlitzer's main plant, probably because of the Erie Canal - Niagara River shipping and delivery capabilities.
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November 3rd, 2012
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