Maker/Dealer
Gerald Aschbach
Allentown, PA
USA
1871 - 1914
Dealer
1855 Gerhard Charles Aschbach born on January 15th in
Allentown to German immigrant parents
1876 founded music store at 810 Hamilton St., Allentown
187? Shortly after moved to the basement of the Second
National Bank at 532 Hamilton St.
188? Moved across the street to the Osmun & School building
(probably #533) for several years before moving back to
the now empty bank building at #532 and occupying the
entire building
188? Ad from #533 location says they sold "brass band
instruments made by the best manufacturers in Europe"
1891 purchased property at #539 Hamilton and opened their
new four-story store on October 15th
1905 Gerhard&rwquo;s two sons Gerhard, Jr. & Adolph are also working
at the store
1913 Gerhard, Sr. dies on August 15th
1914 Gerhard, Jr. is the manager following the deaths of both
his father and brother in 1913; located at #539 Hamilton
1933 Gerhard, Jr. dies; no further records found.
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