G alleries
Jack Hall Memorial Gallery
E volution O f T he P iano
Highlights include:
Some examples of European designs including an Austrian-made grand with a viennese action
An intriguing 'cabinet upright' design by John Broadwood and Sons
Exquisite cabinet work on an 1890 Robert Cocks & Co. (London England), an 1896 Bell (Guelph) and others
Square grands by Heintzman (1857 and 1884)
A fully functional player piano by Sherlock-Manning
(Ask for a demo and choose from our huge collection of rolls!)
A 1955, Toronto built, Heintzman 'Transposer' piano
(Before there was a transpose button, there was this. A favourite!)
George Weber Room
L ocally M ade P ianos
Feature: A square grand by John C. Fox, built in 1866, on loan from a private owner
Display also includes instruments by Weber, McMillan and Wormwith
Second Floor
O rgans
A huge selection of pump and electronic organs, including:
A Bell Suitcase Organ, made for portability
Other examples by Dominion Organ & Piano co. of Bowmanville, Bell of Guelph, a beautifully finished Karn from Woodstock and Thomas of Woodstock
Early electronic instruments by Thomas and Yamaha