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Western Player Action Co. of Chicago
By Claude Oesterreicher

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Dear Mr. Tuttle:

My name is Claude Oesterreicher and I live in Illinois near Chicago.
I've been told by a relative (now passed) that my grandfather, Peter
Oesterreicher, had manufactured player pianos in Chicago.

Allegedly, he had a patent on a certain action.  If memory serves, the
name of his company was either "Western Action Player Co." or "Western
Player Action Co.".  I'm (unfortunately) not very knowledgeable about
players, nor do I play.  However, I'd be _very_ interested in finding
out if, indeed, my grandfather was involved as reported and if any of
his actions and/or pianos yet exist.

My apologies for bothering you with this inquiry, but I've searched
most of the sites I can find, including many of your suggested links.
Frankly, I'm becoming somewhat discouraged.  Can you possibly help?
Thanks in advance for your assistance!

Claude Oesterreicher


(Message sent Tue 26 Dec 2000, 17:14:04 GMT, from time zone GMT-0500.)

Key Words in Subject:  Action, Chicago, Co, Player, Western

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