Wurlitzer of Cincinnati : the name that means music to millions / Mark Palkovic.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [189]-196) and index.

Rudolph Wurlitzer -- How the business began -- The Farny family -- The marriage of Rudolph and Leonie -- The artist Henry Farny -- The second generation -- The sons enter the business -- Transitions -- The Wurlitzer factories -- The Wurlitzer retail stores -- Automatic musical instruments -- The mighty Wurlitzer -- Pianos and harps -- Jukeboxes -- Other Wurlitzer products.

"Established in Cincinnati in 1856 by German immigrant Franz Rudolph Wurlitzer, the music dealer became the largest outlet for band instruments in the United States by 1865. During the silent film era in the early twentieth century, Wurlitzer manufactured nearly 2,250 theater organs, affectionately dubbed Mighty Wurlitzers. Many of these instruments still provide concert music today. During the Big Band era of the 1930s to 1950s, the company's colorful coin-operated jukeboxes were such popular fixtures in bars and dance halls that the U.S. Postal Service honored them with a commemorative stamp. Although the company was sold in 1988, the Wurlitzer name continues to be held in high esteem by the city of Cincinnati."--Provided by publisher.