Wurlitzer Building Photograph in Tonawanda - Buffalo New York
The Wurlitzer Building History
Farny Wurlitzer, successor to the originator, obtained a patented jukebox mechanism in 1933 and employed experienced personnel to develop and market it. From their base in North Tonawanda, NY, they crafted the initial Wurlitzer jukebox. Following several years, the Wurlitzer jukebox found broad acceptance from operators, and by the late 1930's Wurlitzer was producing 45,000+ units every year. It earned the nickname "small man's concert hall." The Wurlitzer Building in North Tonawanda, NY became globally recognized as the largest musical instrument manufacturing plant during the 1930s.
