4 quotes by Henry E. Steinway (1797-1871), (Piano Manufacturer)

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Henry E. Steinway

Strive always to improve the instrument.

Henry E. Steinway

New York seems to be an El Dorado for keyboard instruments. I soon found employment with a piano manufacturer. It’s a pretty well-paying job. The growth of wealth in the United States promises great opportunities for piano manufacturers. You will hardly believe it, but in nearly every household there is a piano. Family music is a part of daily life here.

He left Germany because one of his sons had been a revolutionary in 1848 and had a price on his head. He followed his son to New York and in just a few weeks had a good job. America then was a magnet for ambitious white people the world over as it had the three greatest attractions for immigrants: Freedom, a rapidly growing economy, and an egalitarian society which gave most people a chance.

Henry E. Steinway

Build to a standard, not a price.

Henry E. Steinway

Make no compromise in quality.

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About the Author

Henry E. Steinway

Born: February 22, 1797
Died: February 7, 1871
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Profession: Piano Manufacturer

Biography

Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg, anglicized name Henry Engelhard Steinway, was a German-American piano maker who made pianos in both Germany and the United States. He was the founder of the piano company Steinway & Sons.

HENRY E. STEINWAY

(Heinrich Engelhard Steinweg)