Presto
Issue: 1940 2295 - Page 10
MUSIC DEALERS WHO
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Robert
Bernhardt
Oslund
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LARGEST PIPE ORGAN IN WORLD FOR SPOKANE
ROBERT OSLUND ANNOUNCES NEW MUSIC STORE
We were delighted to receive a visit during the recent
Convention from Mr. Oslund who is an old friend of Mr. F. D.
Abbott, former editor of Presto Music Times. Mr. Oslund was
kind enough to show us the plan of his new three story build-
ing which he stated "will be surmounted by the largest pipe
organ in the world." Some of the pipes are 34 feet long and
large enough for a man weighing 250 pounds to stand inside.
There will be manual and a pedal base. This organ will be
protected against inclement weather by a shield on the out-
side. This organ of course will not be submitted to the strain
an organ would be in extreme climates as the climate of
Spokane is very moderate. It will be possible to hear this
organ under favorable conditions about ten miles away. It is
the intention of Mr. Oslund to have this organ played for a
period every evening between 7 and 8 o'clock.
In Spokane 34 Years
Mr. Oslund has been in business in Spokane for 34 years.
He is therefore one of the oldest and most prominent pioneers
of the city. Mr. Oslund says that he thinks he is rated as the
largest individual dealer west of Chicago. "I have never done
business on the consignment plan but always on a strictly
cash basis," he stated.
New Building for Music Only
This new three story building will be devoted entirely to
music activities. The building will contain a hall to be used
for the purposes of the Oslund Music House. This new build-
ing will be situated on the southeast corner of Monroe and
Broadway, on the north side just a little off the center of the
city.
Does Continent-Wide Business
Mr. Oslund has many shipments into the Province of
British Columbia, Canada, and has even shiped pianos as far
east as Montreal, Canada, and frequently along the entire
Pacific Coast of the United States. Recently he shipped an
instrument to St. Joseph, Missouri. Mr. Oslund says this wide
distribution of his business is due in great part to the tourists
who constantly visit Spokane.
Born in New Sweden
When we asked Mr. Oslund what nationality he was he
said; "I am of Swedish ancestry and was born in New
Sweden." We inquired; "where is that?" He answered, "Min-
neapolis." So we got a lesson in geography out of Mr. Oslund.
A Music Teacher
Mr. Oslund learned to play the piano and organ at an
early age. When a young man he went west and began teach-
ing. He soon obtained a large number of loyal pupils who
asked his advice about pianos. Here was a field for the music
business which he soon entered. "Now," he smilingly says, "I
am selling instruments to the children of my first pupils."
Can you answer this question, Mr. Oslund? "Why are
you still a bachelor?" That's not a fair question so we will
not press it. We want to congratulate Mr. Oslund on his suc-
cess, on the plans of his new store, and on the cultural value
of the new organ.
GENE REDEWILL—COMPOSER
We have just received two copies of "Daily Dozen" (12
minutes) "Warming Up" exercises for violin by Gene Rede-
will. They are most attractively published by Redewill Music
Co., Phoenix, Arizona. The first paragraph of the preface ex-
plains the purpose of the composition:
"DAILY DOZEN warming up exercises for the advanced
violinist, professional and artist, to keep the left hand and bow
arm in condition with only twelve minutes daily concentrated
practice. These exercises require exactly twelve minutes play-
ing time—resting time is not included."
THE THEARLE WINDOW DISPLAY
One of the most distinguished music firms in the country
is the Thearle Music Co. of San Diego, Cal. For 55 years this
Company has been carrying on business according to the
highest standards and has made an enviable reputation for
its salesmanship and for its courteous and efficient service to
its hundreds of customers.
Recent Window Display of the Thearle Music Company
640-644 Broadway, San Diego, Cal.
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Mr. A. D. LaMotte, President of the Company is an out-
standing leader in his city and is nationally known in music
circles, being a Past President of the National Association of
Music Merchants, holding that office in 1935-1936.
The person who executed this display is Leopold A.
Poulin, manager of the Organ Division. Congratulations!
PRESTO MUSIC TIMES
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ft
Robert
Bernhardt
Oslund
ft
LARGEST PIPE ORGAN IN WORLD FOR SPOKANE
ROBERT OSLUND ANNOUNCES NEW MUSIC STORE
We were delighted to receive a visit during the recent
Convention from Mr. Oslund who is an old friend of Mr. F. D.
Abbott, former editor of Presto Music Times. Mr. Oslund was
kind enough to show us the plan of his new three story build-
ing which he stated "will be surmounted by the largest pipe
organ in the world." Some of the pipes are 34 feet long and
large enough for a man weighing 250 pounds to stand inside.
There will be manual and a pedal base. This organ will be
protected against inclement weather by a shield on the out-
side. This organ of course will not be submitted to the strain
an organ would be in extreme climates as the climate of
Spokane is very moderate. It will be possible to hear this
organ under favorable conditions about ten miles away. It is
the intention of Mr. Oslund to have this organ played for a
period every evening between 7 and 8 o'clock.
In Spokane 34 Years
Mr. Oslund has been in business in Spokane for 34 years.
He is therefore one of the oldest and most prominent pioneers
of the city. Mr. Oslund says that he thinks he is rated as the
largest individual dealer west of Chicago. "I have never done
business on the consignment plan but always on a strictly
cash basis," he stated.
New Building for Music Only
This new three story building will be devoted entirely to
music activities. The building will contain a hall to be used
for the purposes of the Oslund Music House. This new build-
ing will be situated on the southeast corner of Monroe and
Broadway, on the north side just a little off the center of the
city.
Does Continent-Wide Business
Mr. Oslund has many shipments into the Province of
British Columbia, Canada, and has even shiped pianos as far
east as Montreal, Canada, and frequently along the entire
Pacific Coast of the United States. Recently he shipped an
instrument to St. Joseph, Missouri. Mr. Oslund says this wide
distribution of his business is due in great part to the tourists
who constantly visit Spokane.
Born in New Sweden
When we asked Mr. Oslund what nationality he was he
said; "I am of Swedish ancestry and was born in New
Sweden." We inquired; "where is that?" He answered, "Min-
neapolis." So we got a lesson in geography out of Mr. Oslund.
A Music Teacher
Mr. Oslund learned to play the piano and organ at an
early age. When a young man he went west and began teach-
ing. He soon obtained a large number of loyal pupils who
asked his advice about pianos. Here was a field for the music
business which he soon entered. "Now," he smilingly says, "I
am selling instruments to the children of my first pupils."
Can you answer this question, Mr. Oslund? "Why are
you still a bachelor?" That's not a fair question so we will
not press it. We want to congratulate Mr. Oslund on his suc-
cess, on the plans of his new store, and on the cultural value
of the new organ.
GENE REDEWILL—COMPOSER
We have just received two copies of "Daily Dozen" (12
minutes) "Warming Up" exercises for violin by Gene Rede-
will. They are most attractively published by Redewill Music
Co., Phoenix, Arizona. The first paragraph of the preface ex-
plains the purpose of the composition:
"DAILY DOZEN warming up exercises for the advanced
violinist, professional and artist, to keep the left hand and bow
arm in condition with only twelve minutes daily concentrated
practice. These exercises require exactly twelve minutes play-
ing time—resting time is not included."
THE THEARLE WINDOW DISPLAY
One of the most distinguished music firms in the country
is the Thearle Music Co. of San Diego, Cal. For 55 years this
Company has been carrying on business according to the
highest standards and has made an enviable reputation for
its salesmanship and for its courteous and efficient service to
its hundreds of customers.
Recent Window Display of the Thearle Music Company
640-644 Broadway, San Diego, Cal.
PAGE TEN
Mr. A. D. LaMotte, President of the Company is an out-
standing leader in his city and is nationally known in music
circles, being a Past President of the National Association of
Music Merchants, holding that office in 1935-1936.
The person who executed this display is Leopold A.
Poulin, manager of the Organ Division. Congratulations!
PRESTO MUSIC TIMES
Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com).
All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. An extensive collection of Presto can be found online at http://www.arcade-museum.com/library/
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).