Schoenstein & Co.
United States historic place / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Schoenstein & Co. formerly known as Felix F. Shoenstein and Sons, is the oldest and largest organ builder in the western United States. It was founded in 1877 by Felix F. Schoenstein in San Francisco, California; the company is now based in Benicia, California.
Quick Facts Company type, Industry ...
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Company type | Privately owned company |
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Industry | Musical instrument manufacturing company |
Founded | 1877 |
Founder | Felix F. Schoenstein |
Headquarters | 4001 Industrial Way, Benicia, California, United States |
Key people | Jack Bethards, President and Tonal Director |
Products | Pipe organ |
Services | Custom-building organs and renovation of existing organs, particularly those of historical merit. |
Website | www.schoenstein.com |
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Quick Facts Location, Built ...
Schoenstein and Company Pipe Organ Factory | |
Original Schoenstein factory building | |
Location | 3101 20th Street, San Francisco, California, U.S. |
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Built | 1928 |
Architect | Mager Brothers |
Architectural style | Mission/Spanish Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 78000759 |
SFDL No. | 99 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | November 14, 1978[1] |
Designated SFDL | August 13, 1977[2] |
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An early factory (no longer used by Schoenstein & Co.) in San Francisco is one of the few factories built for organ-building and the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, under the name "Schoenstein and Company Pipe Organ Factory" since 1978;[3][1] and is listed as a San Francisco Designated Landmark, under the name "Schoenstein Organ" since 1977.[4]