This company was a great example of the success of American capitalism in the ‘40s and ‘50s. From the company’s headquarters, to all of its departments and distribution, it provided beautiful long lasting instruments that are enjoyed until this day. Wish someone posted a similar history for the Seeburg corporation. Thank you for sharing.
Truly amazing to see the craftsmanship that went into those products. Imagine the stupendous engineering and manufacturing skills the company put into their mammoth theatre organs of the 1920s. A bit odd that we hear not one note coming from any instrument during this documentary.
When I was a kid my friends and I would catch golden carp in Sayers creek that went along Niagara falls Boulevard , The boulevard is right in front of the plant ,Then in a bucket riding our bikes we'd bring the fish to the pond in front of the main entrance and ask the guards if we could add them into the small fountain fish pond they had there , The guards would laugh and say sure go ahead then we'd dump the fish in , We all lived about a ten minute bicycle ride from there , Oh The good old days , I'm in my mid sixties now but I remember doing this more than once , Thanks .
Great to see this. When I wanted to tour the plant in the mid sixties to watch production of Wurlitzer jukeboxes I was told they did not allow visitors or tours due to manufacturing secrets. I was bummed. I was on my way to Canada with my Parents.
i just recaped my 1100 wurlitzer jukebox , its been in the family since 1948 it was in are family's restaurant and dance hall at hannon grill and smiths service station 45 minutes from niagara falls in hannon ontario canada hi-way 53 , its up and working great , amazing machine to look at even when its not playing
A fabulous time in America….what happened. This lost craftsmanship will never return. Our society is absolutely tragic compared to those days. I own a wonderful Seeburg jukebox from 1951….my time machine.
Fascinating ! Does anyone know how much the typical Wurlitzer jukebox cost to buy new, in the 1950's? Would one have mail-ordered it or gone to a local distributor or salesperson? Thanks for the extra clarity !
WurliTzer had showrooms in the major cities. Otherwise mail order was popular then too. Specialist products like theatre organs would be made to order pending the size, and scale of the intended situation etc.
They didn't manufacture stereos because... they were known for jukeboxes. A jukebox could play 50-100 records. A stereo could only play what the turntable could hold.
Holy Smokes, they had a large workforce building these. The 1100 from 1948 (shown in this documentary) is a beautiful jukebox.
This company was a great example of the success of American capitalism in the ‘40s and ‘50s. From the company’s headquarters, to all of its departments and distribution, it provided beautiful long lasting instruments that are enjoyed until this day. Wish someone posted a similar history for the Seeburg corporation. Thank you for sharing.
Truly amazing to see the craftsmanship that went into those products. Imagine the stupendous engineering and manufacturing skills the company put into their mammoth theatre organs of the 1920s.
A bit odd that we hear not one note coming from any instrument during this documentary.
When I was a kid my friends and I would catch golden carp in Sayers creek that went along Niagara falls Boulevard , The boulevard is right in front of the plant ,Then in a bucket riding our bikes we'd bring the fish to the pond in front of the main entrance and ask the guards if we could add them into the small fountain fish pond they had there , The guards would laugh and say sure go ahead then we'd dump the fish in , We all lived about a ten minute bicycle ride from there , Oh The good old days , I'm in my mid sixties now but I remember doing this more than once , Thanks .
Great to see this. When I wanted to tour the plant in the mid sixties to watch production of Wurlitzer jukeboxes I was told they did not allow visitors or tours due to manufacturing secrets. I was bummed. I was on my way to Canada with my Parents.
i just recaped my 1100 wurlitzer jukebox , its been in the family since 1948 it was in are family's restaurant and dance hall at hannon grill and smiths service station 45 minutes from niagara falls in hannon ontario canada hi-way 53 , its up and working great , amazing machine to look at even when its not playing
My grandfather and great uncle worked there... :)
I had a Rockola back in the 60's. What memories!!!
Funny I did a lot of this work but in a different industry. I can relate to the accuracy.
A fabulous time in America….what happened. This lost craftsmanship will never return. Our society is absolutely tragic compared to those days. I own a wonderful Seeburg jukebox from 1951….my time machine.
we traded it for "diversity" and cheap chinese crap at walmart
"In these sound-a-proof" rooms..."
JukeBox One more time 1015 wonderfull machinne......
Fascinating ! Does anyone know how much the typical Wurlitzer jukebox cost to buy new, in the 1950's? Would one have mail-ordered it or gone to a local distributor or salesperson? Thanks for the extra clarity !
WurliTzer had showrooms in the major cities. Otherwise mail order was popular then too. Specialist products like theatre organs would be made to order pending the size, and scale of the intended situation etc.
No PPE in those days!
Una pregunta porque la fabrica wulitzer no fabricaron stereos
They didn't manufacture stereos because... they were known for jukeboxes. A jukebox could play 50-100 records. A stereo could only play what the turntable could hold.
Lastima donde ubieran fabricado estereos tubieran un sonido muy bello asi como sus rockolas
How many times you recon he said the wrd "Worlitzer" lol