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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.


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Showing 21 results for Walter Piano Company, Inc..
ID65451
Title of ArticleFounder of Walter Piano is remembered by many people
NotesCharles R. Walter
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCharles Walter
DateMay 21, 2019
PageA1
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc.

ID64909
Title of ArticleWalter Piano a longtime family affair
NotesCharles and Barbara Walter
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDeMercurio, Rachel Walter
DateDecember 16, 2018
PageD1
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc., Women in Business, DeMercurio, Rachel Walter

ID60694
Title of ArticleWalter Piano site pollution could be spreading
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
DateSeptember 30, 2016
PageA3
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc., Beardsley Avenue, Pollution, Soil

ID53051
Title of ArticleContaminant found at old Walter Piano site
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto
DateOctober 16, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc., Beardsley Avenue, Brownfields, Development, Commercial

ID51667
Title of ArticleWalter Piano building on its way down
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos of demolition by Indiana Earth workers
DateMarch 25, 2013
PageA3
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc., Historic Buildings, Elkhart Carriage & Harness Mfg. Co., Beardsley Avenue

ID51607
Title of Article'Starting to look better': Walter building demolition proceeds
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos
DateMarch 16, 2013
PageA1, A2
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc., Historic Buildings, Elkhart Carriage & Harness Mfg. Co., Beardsley Avenue

ID51473
Title of ArticleWalter Piano demolition under way
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto
DateFebruary 23, 2013
PageA3
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc., Historic Buildings, Government, Elkhart City, Beardsley Avenue

ID51276
Title of ArticleOsceola firm chosen for demolition of old Walter Piano building in Elkhart
NotesIndiana Earth Inc. to demolish bldg. at 700 W. Beardsley Ave.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of building
DateJanuary 16, 2013
PageA3
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc., Historic Buildings, Government, Elkhart City, Beardsley Avenue

ID50968
Title of ArticleBeardsley property is the subject of public hearing
NotesBldg. located at nw corner of W. Beardsley and Michigan
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOctober 24, 2012
PageA2
SubjectsElkhart City Council, Walter Piano Company, Inc., Historic Buildings

ID50949
Title of ArticleCity officials working to secure federal funds for demolition
NotesBldg. located at nw corner of W. Beardsley and Michigan
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateOctober 18, 2012
PageA5
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc., Historic Buildings, Government, Elkhart City, Beardsley Avenue

ID50828
Title of ArticleWalter Piano building will be razed
Notes700 W. Beardsley
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto
DateSeptember 19, 2012
PageA1, A2
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc., Elcar (Automobile), Historic Buildings, Beardsley Avenue

ID50593
Title of ArticleOld Walter Piano building could be demolished this year
NotesBldg. located at nw corner of W. Beardsley and Michigan
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of bldg.
DateAugust 7, 2012
PageA1, A2
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc., Beardsley Avenue, Historic Buildings, Fires

ID49767
Title of ArticleCrumbling Walter Piano building falling in on itself
Notes700 W. Beardsley Ave.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos of bldg.
DateFebruary 8, 2012
PageA1, A6
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc., Beardsley Avenue, Historic Buildings, Elcar (Automobile)

ID28804
Title of ArticleCounty Road 6 is corridor for development.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos
DateJuly 9, 1997
PageC1
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc.

ID814
Title of ArticleQuality pianos made locally
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPhotos of piano in home, technician
DateDecember 15, 1996
PageG1, G3
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc., Pianos

ID28803
Title of ArticleWalter Piano moving to Brook Dale building.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJuly 8, 1994
PageB3
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc.

ID28802
Title of ArticleIt's a grand design.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos
DateOctober 20, 1991
PageH1, H2
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc.

ID28801
Title of ArticleWalter Piano fire.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto
DateFebruary 1, 1991
PageB2
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc.

ID28800
Title of ArticleWalter Piano: Keeping tradition alive.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphotos
DateJanuary 31, 1988
PageD1
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc.

ID28799
Title of ArticleElkhart firm builds pianos
SourceSouth Bend Tribune
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCharles R. Walter, Dr. Earle Kent, Richard Jimison & Orian Osburn
DateSeptember 28, 1970
SubjectsWalter Piano Company, Inc., Musical Instrument Industry

ID34984
Title of ArticleDr. Kent adds much to Conn history
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionphoto of Earle L. Kent
DateSeptember 5, 1970
History #362c
SubjectsKent, Earle L., Conn, C.G., Ltd., Musical Instrument Industry, Walter Piano Company, Inc.