NewsJuly 2, 2000
THE PIANO
Cape Girardeau County allegedly boasted the first piano west of the Mississippi. Shipped from London to New York by Astor & Norwood Co., then to Philadelphia and over land to the Ohio River, the piano was delivered to Burfordville. There George Frederick Bollinger, founder of Bollinger Mill, presented it to his young daughter, Sarah Bollinger...
Cape Girardeau County allegedly boasted the first piano west of the Mississippi. Shipped from London to New York by Astor & Norwood Co., then to Philadelphia and over land to the Ohio River, the piano was delivered to Burfordville. There George Frederick Bollinger, founder of Bollinger Mill, presented it to his young daughter, Sarah Bollinger.
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The historic piano came into possession of the LaPierre family of Jackson in the 20th century. It is now on permanent display at the Oliver House.
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