October 30, 2004: From the OHS PC Database, derived from A Guide to North American Organbuilders, by David H. Fox (Richmond, Va.: Organ Historical Society, 1991). —
William Davis & Son was established by William Henry Davis in New York City, New York, c. 1849; the firm was last listed in 1909.
Staff: Henry L. Davis.
Sources:
- Musical and Sewing Machine Courier, March 30, 1881.
- Orpha Ochse, The History of the Organ in the United States (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1975), 168.
- Piano and Organ Purchaser's Guide, Purchaser's Guide to the Music Industries, (published by Music Trades, New York)
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