From the OHS PC Database, derived from A Guide to North American Organbuilders, by David H. Fox (Richmond, Va.: Organ Historical Society, 1991). —

Established by Henry {Jr.} and William Pilcher in Chicago, Illinois, 1863; succeeded by Pilcher Brothers & Chant with Henry W. Chant, 1864-1866; resumed previous name, 1866-1871.

Sources:

• Piano and Organ Purchaser’s Guide, Purchaser’s Guide to the Music Industries, (New York: Music Trades).
• Stopt Diapason Newsletter #25 (Hoffman Estates, IL: Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the Organ Historical Society).

See Pilcher Family Overview —Ed.

From the OHS PC Database, (James H. Cook and Elizabeth Towne Schmitt, co-editors). —

Note from Elizabeth Towne Schmitt:

Old opus nos. 71-86. Reorganized under same name, 1867-69; old opus nos. 87-95 and 119-121, new opus nos. 126-137.