A Look Back: Schimmel Piano, Rice County

Faribault was the home of the Schimmel Piano from 1892 until the onset of World War I. The instruments were created in the building now housing the KDHL and Power 96 studios. The Rice County Historical Society’s Liz Kramer takes us through the history.

New episodes featuring Rice and Steele county history are posted to the KRFO-AM YouTube channel and krforadio.com each Sunday at noon, with information courtesy of the Rice and Steele county historical societies. You also can find previous episodes of A Look Back and Will Jerry Eat It?, as well as coach and player interviews and other videos on the KRFO-AM YouTube channel. Subscribe and follow KRFO-AM on YouTube to stay up-to-date on our newest shows!

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