From the OHS PC Database, derived from A Guide to North American Organbuilders, rev.ed., by David H. Fox (Organ Historical Society, 1997). -

Born in Nagel, Posen, Germany, 1873; immigrated to the United States, age 13; with Roosevelt firm of New York City, New York, age 18; active New York City; opened shop in Edgewater, New Jersey, 1918; representative of Hillgreen, Lane & Co. of Alliance, Ohio, 1924; resided in Cranford, New Jersey.; died 26 Sep. 1956 in Southhampton, New York.

Patent held jointly with Harry A. DeBold:

• Patent #885,737; 28 Apr. 1908; pneumatic action

Sources:

• Diapason: Oct. 1918:2.


• Diapason: Oct. 1924:32.


• Diapason: Apr. 1927:6.


• Stephen Pinel.


• American Organist: Dec. 1956:42.




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