Estey Organ
The Estey Organ Company was an organ manufacturer based in Brattleboro, Vermont, founded in 1852 by Jacob Estey. At its peak, the company was one of the world's largest organ manufacturers, employed about 700 people, and sold its high-quality items as far away as Africa, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand. Estey built around 500,000 to 520,000 pump organs between 1846 and 1955. Estey also produced pianos, made at the Estey Piano Company Factory in New York City.
Estey's advertisement circa 1866–1872. | |
| Industry | Musical instruments |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1850s |
| Founder | Jacob Estey |
| Defunct | c. 1961 |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Pump organs (Melodeon, American reed organ) Pipe organs, Theatre organs, Electronic organs |
| Subsidiaries | Estey Piano Co., Welte Mignon Corp., Welte Organ Co., North American Discount Co., Estey-Welte Securities Co., Eswell Realty Corp., Magna Electronics Co. (Magnatone) |
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