The Starr Piano Company was founded in 1872 by George L. Trayser in Richmond, Indiana. Its industry was pianos and its headquarters remained in Richmond, Indiana. In 1877, the company merged with the Valley Gem Piano Company. It was acquired by the J. Solotkin Company in 1952.
SUBSIDIARIES[]
- Remington Piano Company
- Richmond Piano Company
- Starr Company of Canada, Ltd.
PLANTS[]
- London, Ontario
- Richmond, Indiana
COMPANY NAMES[]
- Trayser Piano Company (1872-1878)
- Chase Piano Company (1878-1884)
- James M. Starr & Company (1884-1893)
- Starr Piano Company (1893-1952)
PRODUCTS[]
- "Minum" Grand Pianos
- "Starr" Player Pianos
- Style "H" Upright Grand
ADVERTISEMENTS[]
The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine (July 1911)
The Grand Rapids Furniture Record (June 1917)
The Purchaser's Guide to the Music Industries (1922)