Front cover image for Diary, 1861-1896

Diary, 1861-1896

In daily entries over 4 decades, Steinway describes the running of his family's piano business, the strikes and fights with his workers over wages, the alleged patent infringements of other piano companies (mainly Chickering) and his increasing involvement in N.Y.C. politics and public transportation planning

Archival Material, English, 1861