History of the manufacturer
Bay Company, H. C.; Chicago, IL
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| Name: | Bay Company, H. C.; Chicago, IL (USA) |
| Abbreviation: | bay-co |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
H. C. Bay Company At least one radio, the Bay De Luxe Radio, was sold by this company. |
| Founded: | 1909 |
| Closed: | 1928 |
| History: |
H. C. Bay was one of the largest makers of player pianos in Chicago during the Pre-Depression era. Established in 1909, H. C. Bay quickly earned a reputation for good quality, affordable pianos and player pianos. In 1917, H. C. Bay built a new, state-of-the-art factory in Bluffton, Indiana. They produced pianos under the names of H. C. Bay, Solo-Concerto, Drachmann, Meldorf, Vollmer, Bellman and King. H. C. Bay was known to use very elaborate woods and finishes on their pianos, making their beauty and affordability very attractive in the marketplace. H. C. Bay went out of business in 1928, with most of their assets assumed by the Estey Piano Company. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Alan Larsen.
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