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New Owner Promises Handmade Steinways For Years To Come – NPR
For 160 years, the pianos made by Steinway & Sons have been considered the finest in the world. So when hedge fund billionaire John Paulson recently bought the company, it struck fear in the hearts of musicians: Would the famously handcrafted pianos be changed, for the sake of efficiency? Paulson, who owns several Steinways himself, […]
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Legends of Long Island City Steinway Series Talks About the ‘Renaissance’ Man
Legends of Long Island City - Queens Courier A book of the community’s past would be overwhelmed with narratives of lives that resonate over time: the boisterous politician, the nameless saint, a person of note. William Steinway’s contributions changed both our city and country. He was drawn to Long Island City because it was good ground […]
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LIC Legends Steinway Series Continues with Steinway Transportation
Legends of Long Island City – Queens Courier After conquering the world of music and ascending the pinnacle of New York’s cultural scene with America’s premier entertainment and lecture space, Steinway Hall, the Steinway family turned their interests towards the ‘high tech’ of their age: transportation. The family needed to insure that workers and residents in […]
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In The Heat Of The Foundry, Steinway Piano ‘Hearts’ Are Made – NPR
National Public Radio – 11/9/13 Noah Adams The Steinway piano company has a new owner. This fall, the investment firm Paulson & Co. — led by billionaire John Paulson — spent about $500 million and bought all of Steinway & Sons, the venerated piano maker. The deal includes a foundry in Springfield, Ohio, where the […]
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The Final Countdown…to FoSM Music Fest Halloween!
Come on over to Crescent Lounge on Thursday, October 31st at 7pm to hear Astoria’s own One Hot Second!
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In the News: Friends of Steinway Mansion Gains Support Through Music for Music
NYU News & Docs – 10/26/13 Xue Yu One interested buyer of the historic Steinway Mansion is backing up its plan of savior with support of residents, artists, and local businesses in Astoria, Queens. The Friends of Steinway Mansion (FoSM) is sponsoring a music festival that will run through November as they try to not only raise […]
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LIC Legends Steinway Series Continues with Steinway Village
Legends of Long Island City – Queens Courier The Steinways had to leave Manhattan. During the New York City Draft Riots in 1863, when the city was ruled by the streets for three terrifying days, a mob of thousands carrying torches and assorted weapons marched on the Steinway factory. Forewarned, armed workers stared back from […]
About Us
The Friends of Steinway Mansion (FoSM) is a consortium of individuals, businesses, government representatives and community groups united to purchase and restore Long Island City’s Steinway Mansion, and to open the building and its grounds to the public. The Friends of Steinway Mansion is a program of the Greater Astoria Historical Society, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit […]
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Local legislative support is crucial in acheiving our goals of purchasing, restoring and opening the Steinway Mansion to the public. Sign our petition and show local legislatures we have public support. Together we will honor Steinway Mansion’s history and significance. The Friends of Steinway Mansion (FoSM) is a consortium of individuals, businesses, government representatives and […]
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The Friends of Steinway Mansion has a diverse fundraising strategy to raise the money to purchase and restore the mansion. Read more about the strategy and other FAQ here > Donate Today! Donations are accepted below or checks may be sent by mail. Make checks payable to: “Friends of Steinway Mansion” Mail to: Friends of Steinway Mansion, c/o […]
