Henry Niemann
American organ builder
About Henry Niemann
Lived 1838 – 1899 (aged 60–61).
Henry Niemann (April 27, 1838 – October 26, 1899) was a German-born pipe organ builder, who spent most of his career in Baltimore, Maryland. Of all the Baltimore organ builders, Niemann produced the most extant organs, some still in very good condition and retaining the tonal essence of his work. His organs were respected for their bold sound, fluid mechanisms, and quality construction
Niemann is considered one of Baltimore's premier organ builders.
Biography Niemann was born April 27, 1838, in Osnabruck, Germany, he was trained as a cabinetmaker there. In 1857 at the age of 19, Niemann came to America where he found employment with organ builder John Closs in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Niemann returned to the United States in 1872 and subsequently established his business in Baltimore.
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Who was Henry Niemann?
American organ builder (1838–1899)
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Henry Niemann was born in 1838.
When did Henry Niemann die?
Henry Niemann died in 1899.
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