Steinway, William, 1836-1896
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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)
