Presto

FIVE GENERATIONS OF STEINWAYS
Men Devoted
To The
Making Of
Fine Pianos
And To
Musical
Culture
Theodore D. Steinivay, 4th generation, son of
Theodore E. Steinway, Factory apprentice.
Charles G. Steinway, 5th generation, son of
Charles F. M. Steinway, Office assistant.
should be denied no opportunity for advancement from appren-
tice to president, but his rise to power was dependent solely upon
his ability to do that which was necessary to maintain the
standard set by his ancestors.
There never was a time in the long history of the House that
the active control was not vested in members of the Steinway
family, and today it remains under this same direction.
Those who do not bear the name of Steiuway are sons of
the daughters of Stein ways.
It is the fond hope of the present directors that the fame of
Steinway shall rest on the shoulders of the future generations that
are born into the family, thereby carrying out the wish of Henry
Engelhard Steiiway, that the reputation that he bequeathed to
the name should always remain in possession of his children's
children.
Ever since the first piano that bore the name of Steinway was
made, the business control has been in the hands of members of
the Steinway family.
For five generations these lineal descendants of the founder,
Henry Engelhard Steinway, have worked and studied to improve
the construction and tone qualities of the Steinway Piano.
Through well nigh a century there has been in each generation
a sense of pride in upholding the quality of the instrument and
the name of Steinway.
When each member of the family became of working age,
he entered the factory and began his practical training in piano
building. As the years progressed he advanced from one po-
sition to another, finally taking up the highest work that his
capabilities permitted.
It has been a rule through all these years that a Steinway
The name "Steinway" on a piano
means more than the word "Sterling"
on silver, because there are different
grades of sterling and different
weights, but there is only one Stein-
way, and that the best.
There is real satisfaction in the
ownership of a Steinway Piano. Its
possession carries with it not only the
personal pride of the owner himself,
but also the appreciation of all those
who listen to its exquisite tone. The
world over, it is a recognised fact that
the name "Steinway" on an instru-
ment is an invaluable credential.—
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From
The Revised Edition of
Henry Z. Steinivay, 4th generation, son of
Theodore E. Steinway, Factory apprentice.
OCTOBER, 1940
"The Steinways Of Today"
Steinway & Sons
Founded 1853
John H. Steinway, 4th generation, son of
Theodore E. Steinway, Factory apprentice.
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