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3 unusual facts about Estey Organ


Estey Organ

He arrived in Brattleboro, Vermont in 1835 at age 21 to work in a plumbing shop which he soon bought and thereby began his long career as a successful businessman.

The Estey family had a long tradition of company leadership and community involvement, including residential development such as Esteyville; banking; town government; schools; fire protection; military units; churches; and Vermont state politics and government.

This were the Estey Piano Company, the Welte Mignon Corporation, the Welte Organ Company, the North American Discount Company, the Estey-Welte Securities Company and the Eswell Realty Corporation.


St Peter's Church, Letwell

The harmonium, dating from 19th century, was constructed by the Estey Organ Company of Brattleboro, Vermont.


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