Krakauer Brothers
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Krakauer Brothers, also known as Krakauer, was an American manufacturer of handmade, high-quality piano
s, founded 1869 in New York City
by the Jewish immigrant Simon Krakauer, his son David and his brother Julius.
The company's growth led to the opening of a factory on Cypress Avenue and 136th to 137th Street in New York City. Krakauer was a prominent piano company, known for making pianos of high quality and for its influential inventions within the area of piano development in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries.
In 1917 Krakauer incorporated the Madison Piano Company, building Madison brand of pianos for several decades. Krakauer Brothers was one of the few American piano companies to survive the Great Depression
without being absorbed into a larger conglomerate.
In 1977 Howard K. Graves purchased the company and moved it to Berlin, Ohio
. Krakauer produced brands such as Vertichord, Lyrichord and Madison. Krakauer became a division of Kimball International
in 1980, the starting serial number was 86405. The Berlin factory closed in 1985, with it the name Krakauer came to an end.
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
s, founded 1869 in New York City
New York City
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by the Jewish immigrant Simon Krakauer, his son David and his brother Julius.
The company's growth led to the opening of a factory on Cypress Avenue and 136th to 137th Street in New York City. Krakauer was a prominent piano company, known for making pianos of high quality and for its influential inventions within the area of piano development in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries.
In 1917 Krakauer incorporated the Madison Piano Company, building Madison brand of pianos for several decades. Krakauer Brothers was one of the few American piano companies to survive the Great Depression
Great Depression
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression in the decade preceding World War II. The timing of the Great Depression varied across nations, but in most countries it started in about 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s or early 1940s...
without being absorbed into a larger conglomerate.
In 1977 Howard K. Graves purchased the company and moved it to Berlin, Ohio
Berlin, Ohio
Berlin, Ohio may refer to:* Berlin, Holmes County, Ohio* Berlin, Williams County, Ohio* Berlin Heights, Ohio...
. Krakauer produced brands such as Vertichord, Lyrichord and Madison. Krakauer became a division of Kimball International
Kimball International
Kimball International is a manufacturer of furniture and electronic assemblies, serving customers around the world. Kimball International consists of two groups: the Furniture Segment and the Contract Electronics Segment. It is the successor to W.W...
in 1980, the starting serial number was 86405. The Berlin factory closed in 1985, with it the name Krakauer came to an end.