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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
The Popularity of the Strauch Action.
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demands of the industry from time to time.
The part taken by Peter D. Strauch in
the
development of the enterprise is a
THE RETURN TO BETTER TIMES IS IMMEDIATELY FELT IN THE INCREASED DEMAND FOR THE
matter
of history, requiring no repetition
STRAUCH ACTION
A MODEL AMERICAN UP-TO-DATE INSTITUTION
WHAT
at
this
time.
The energetic, effective sup-
STRAUCH BROS. HAVE ACHIEVED IN THEIR LINE OF ENDEAVOR
port
accorded
in
supervision of details, etc.,
THEIR PROGRESSIVE AND SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS POLICY.
by his two sons, Albert T. and William E.,
One of the gratifying results consequent in mechanical construction of actions since is well known throughout the trade. That
upon the increasing prosperity of the he first entered the business nearly fifty the firm has prospered is not wonderful,
when the characteristics of the firm mem-
nation is the growing demand for what years ago.
are usually termed luxuries. Travel where
In the course of conversation he men- bers are known. That it will continue to
you will throughout this fair land of ours, tioned the many developments made in the prosper is doubtless the sincere wish of
and this becomes apparent. The industries Strauch factory to meet the demands for every broad-minded piano manufacturer in
making a specialty of luxuries are usually more rapid and at the same time less in- the United States to-day.
the first to be affected by depression and tricate workmanship, consequent on the
The development and the present status
the last to recover from it. The fact that growth of the country and of the piano in- of the Strauch action is not surprising
the recovery is now progressing favorably dustry.
when we consider the inventive forces
and at a rapid pace proves indisputably
which have been steadily promoting
that the commercial health of the people, if
its mechanical advantages.
we may put it that way, is becoming normal.
The members of the Strauch Bros,
Substantial testimony in this connec-
concern are not only endowed with
tion is the call for high priced pianos
inventive ability of a high order, but
reported by dealers in all sections of the
it has been their earnest desire to
country.
Another fact which "shows
build their institution upon a founda-
how the wind blows," is the activity at the
tion of enduring worth. Every move
factories making a specialty of supplying
which has been made by this concern
high grade actions, keys and other con-
has been carefully planned and
comitants.
the numbers of patents granted to
Strauch Bros, is evidence that they
This is particularly observable at the
are ever in the van of progress and
establishment of Strauch Bros, in this city.
THE STRAUCH FACTORY.
are in complete harmony with the
For instance, the increase in business for
On Mr. Strauch's invitation The Review piano manufacturers in the development
September of this year over that of the
Peter D.
same month last year was over eighty per made a brief tour of the departments, and, of the American pianoforte.
cent., and this month promises even bet- after an hour's interesting survey of the Strauch himself, who is well known in
ter. This excellent showing meanwhile is firm's resources, came away deeply im- financial circles, being vice-president of
the culmination of an average increase pressed with the belief that many of the the Gansevoort Bank, can take exceed-
during the past twelve months of over piano manufacturers of the United States ing pride in the establishment reared by
owe a big debt of gratitude to Strauch himself in early years and broadened in
twenty-five per cent.
Bros., among others, for the present ad- later, by the combined energy of his two
vanced condition of the action, key and sons, each of whom has learned the busi-
hammer industries, whereby manufactur-
ers are enabled to produce instruments
practically perfect in all matters pertaining
to those branches of their business.
There is no necessity to refer, in detail,
to the work or appliances of the several
departments at the Strauch factory. To
members of the trade much of this is al-
ready known. Briefly stated, the estab-
lishment, to-day, represents a fully-equip-
ped modern enterprise, provided with
every mechanical facility for execution of
the tasks undertaken, i. c, the making of
piano actions, piano keys and piano ham-
mers, according to the highest accepted
modern standards.
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As one indication among many of the
progressive policy of the firm, it was noted
during the tour that new and more effec-
WILLIAM E. STRAUCH.
tive machines are supplanting rapidly those
ALBERT T. STRAUC1I.
which, in their day, proved entirely cap- ness from the ground up. The inventions
of the elder, Albert T. Strauch, have been
Digest these facts, and it is obvious that able to meet existing requirements.
The majority of these new machines recorded from time to time in these col-
the high priced pianos are again becoming
are original, having been designed by them- umns.
He has charge, of the finances,
important factors in the music trade of
this country, for it is a fact too well known selves and constructed in their own ma- attends to the traveling duties of the con-
to need especial emphasis that the Strauch chine shop. At least three of them are cern and is known personally to the trade
actions, keys and hammers are used only so ingenious that they exhibit attributes in all sections of the Union. Wm. E. is
almost human in fulfilling their work.
mechanical expert of the firm and has
in instruments whose standing and reputa
The Strauch factory is a model American supervision of the manufacturing depart-
tion are of the best.
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up-to-date institution. It contains every ment. To his other acquirements he adds
During a recent visit of The Review to appliance necessary for a large output, that of piano maker, having served a
the Strauch factory and offices, Peter D. the question of cost in plant and labor al- thorough and complete apprenticeship at
Strauch, head of the firm of Strauch Bros., ways remaining secondary to quality, giv- piano making in one of the best known
referred incidentally to the progress made ing place on every occasion to the practica.! factories in the trade,