Steinway, William, 1836-1896

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Dates:
Birth 1836-03-05
Death 1896-11-30

Biographical notes:

Piano manufacturer as well as amateur singer and participant in N.Y.C. urban planning and Democratic politics. First chairman of the city's Rapid Transit Commission.

From the description of Diary, 1861-1896. (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 80465801

President of Steinway & Sons.

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : New York, 2 April 1886, to Henry Ziegler and Aug. Hobein, 1886 Apr. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873771

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Subjects:

  • Clubs
  • Divorce
  • German Americans
  • Germans
  • Marriage
  • Music
  • Patent suits
  • Political participation
  • Regional planning
  • Strikes and lockouts
  • Urban transportation

Occupations:

  • Domestics
  • Piano makers

Places:

  • Europe (as recorded)
  • New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • Astoria (New York, N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)