Company History
The Hardman piano Company was established in New York city in
1842 by Hugh Hardman. Hardman pianos soon became known for
their fine musical qualities, timeless cabinetry and durability. The
house of Hardman progressed steadily and at the 1876
Centennial Exposition introduced the Hardman Art pianos.
In 1880, Leopold Peck joins Hardman with the primary focus on
developing the Hardman piano as a noted performance
instrument. In achieving his goal for the Hardman piano Peck
spearheaded many innovative design ideas and in 1886
introduced an artistic player piano called the Autotone. This
instrument was recognized as a piano of unquestionable
excellence and beauty.
Leopold Peck becomes a partner in 1890 and the company is
renamed Hardman, Peck & Company. Peck acquires the business
in the mid 1890's and the success of the Hardman piano
continues.
Upon Leopold's death in 1904, management of Hardman, Peck &
Company passes to his son, Alfred L. Peck. Under continued
growth, the firm is incorporated under the laws of the state of
New York in 1905, capitalized at $800,000.
Carl E. Peck succeeds Alfred L. Peck as company president in
1911. Carl had joined Hardman, Peck & Company in 1890 as
production manager. Prior to this he had spent eighteen years in
lumber manufacturing in the Black Forest of Germany. By this
time the company had retail stores operating in New York and
Philadelphia.
The artistic superiority of the Hardman piano had found its proper
recognition in the music world. Noted institutions chose the
Hardman piano as their preferred piano, and for many years
Hardman served as the official piano of the Metropolitan Opera
Company.
Success in the industry did not go unnoticed. The Aeolian
Corporation, another distinguished piano manufacturer, showed
interest in acquiring Hardman. Having additional resources in
manufacturing, finance and capacity the Aeolian Corporation
purchases Hardman, Peck & Company. Aeolian expands the
Hardman product line, building to the quality expectations of the
original company.
Today, Hardman, Peck & Company continues to build quality
pianos to meet the demands of every pianist. These pianos offer
an outstanding value in a complete line of console, studio,
professional upright and grand pianos; all which are available in a
variety of styles and finishes.
Hardman, Peck & Company - quality crafted pianos from the
world's finest materials since 1842
Hardman Piano, 11 Kay Fries Dr., Stony Point, NY.
10980
HARDMAN-PECK Vertical pianos are available at KeyArts Houston
in a variety of sizes and styles. Uprights and Grands.
UPRIGHT PIANO 44" through 52" Professional
GRAND PIANOS from 4'11' to 7' 6"
CALL FOR INQUIRES ABOUT THIS VERY AFFORDABLE
GRAND PIANO AND UPRIGHT LINE.
The Hardman piano Company was established in New York city in
1842 by Hugh Hardman. Hardman pianos soon became known for
their fine musical qualities, timeless cabinetry and durability. The
house of Hardman progressed steadily and at the 1876
Centennial Exposition introduced the Hardman Art pianos.
In 1880, Leopold Peck joins Hardman with the primary focus on
developing the Hardman piano as a noted performance
instrument. In achieving his goal for the Hardman piano Peck
spearheaded many innovative design ideas and in 1886
introduced an artistic player piano called the Autotone. This
instrument was recognized as a piano of unquestionable
excellence and beauty.
Leopold Peck becomes a partner in 1890 and the company is
renamed Hardman, Peck & Company. Peck acquires the business
in the mid 1890's and the success of the Hardman piano
continues.
Upon Leopold's death in 1904, management of Hardman, Peck &
Company passes to his son, Alfred L. Peck. Under continued
growth, the firm is incorporated under the laws of the state of
New York in 1905, capitalized at $800,000.
Carl E. Peck succeeds Alfred L. Peck as company president in
1911. Carl had joined Hardman, Peck & Company in 1890 as
production manager. Prior to this he had spent eighteen years in
lumber manufacturing in the Black Forest of Germany. By this
time the company had retail stores operating in New York and
Philadelphia.
The artistic superiority of the Hardman piano had found its proper
recognition in the music world. Noted institutions chose the
Hardman piano as their preferred piano, and for many years
Hardman served as the official piano of the Metropolitan Opera
Company.
Success in the industry did not go unnoticed. The Aeolian
Corporation, another distinguished piano manufacturer, showed
interest in acquiring Hardman. Having additional resources in
manufacturing, finance and capacity the Aeolian Corporation
purchases Hardman, Peck & Company. Aeolian expands the
Hardman product line, building to the quality expectations of the
original company.
Today, Hardman, Peck & Company continues to build quality
pianos to meet the demands of every pianist. These pianos offer
an outstanding value in a complete line of console, studio,
professional upright and grand pianos; all which are available in a
variety of styles and finishes.
Hardman, Peck & Company - quality crafted pianos from the
world's finest materials since 1842
Hardman Piano, 11 Kay Fries Dr., Stony Point, NY.
10980
HARDMAN-PECK Vertical pianos are available at KeyArts Houston
in a variety of sizes and styles. Uprights and Grands.
UPRIGHT PIANO 44" through 52" Professional
GRAND PIANOS from 4'11' to 7' 6"
CALL FOR INQUIRES ABOUT THIS VERY AFFORDABLE
GRAND PIANO AND UPRIGHT LINE.
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