67-678: The Buescher Band Instrument Company was a manufacturer of musical instruments in Elkhart, Indiana , from 1894 to 1963. The company was acquired by the H. & A. Selmer Company in 1963. Selmer retired the Buescher brand in 1983. The company was founded by Ferdinand August "Gus" Buescher (born Elk Township, Noble County, Ohio 26 April 1861; died Elkhart, Indiana 29 November 1937). He accompanied his family to Goshen, Indiana and then to Elkhart in 1875. In 1876 he found employment with C. G. Conn 's fledgling band instrument factory. By 1888 he
134-425: A musical instrument manufacturer are still reflected today in the group's logo—a trio of interlocking tuning forks . After World War II , company president Genichi Kawakami repurposed the remains of the company's war-time production machinery and the company's expertise in metallurgical technologies to the manufacture of motorcycles . The YA-1 (AKA Akatombo, the "Red Dragonfly") , of which 125 were built in
201-516: A clothing merchant, and Harry L. Young, a salesman. In 1894 his company began production of saxophones, becoming Conn's main competitor over the following two decades. In March 1901 he patented a cornet unusual in that the valves were of unequal lengths. True Tone became the trademark name for band instruments made by the Buescher Manufacturing Company. In 1903 there was a disastrous fire at Buescher's factory. In 1904
268-580: A consultant engineer. In 1926 Buescher Band Instrument Company was joined with the Elkhart Band Instrument Company (some claim that Buescher was bought by Elkhart Band Instrument), a company founded two years previously by Beardsley with Conn's Carl Greenleaf as secretary-treasurer. The "Elkhart" brand was retained by Buescher for its second-line instruments after the company was dissolved upon Beardsley's death in 1936. Though Buescher manufactured many kinds of brass instruments,
335-462: A mayor and a city council. The mayor is elected in a citywide vote. The city council consists of nine members—six are elected from individual districts, while three are elected at large. Three school districts serve sections of Elkhart: In addition to the public schools, four private religious schools serve the city. Elkhart Christian Academy (grades K-12), Trinity Lutheran School (K-8), St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School (grades K-8), and St. Thomas
402-642: A new standard for the Vocaloids for having no face, sex, or set voice, but are designed to complete any song. VY1 has a new approach to how the software handled the database of samples and improved the performance of the Vocaloid 2 engine. Yamaha announced a version of the Vocaloid 2 software for the iPhone and iPad , which exhibited at the Y2 Autumn 2010 Digital Content Expo in Japan. Later, this version of
469-552: A restructuring. At this point, the YAMAHA brand and company name continued, but the company essentially withdrew from management. Subsequently, YLT conducted a MBO of the investments of Yamaha and the investment funds, and the company name was changed as of 1 October 2013 and withdrew from the housing equipment business in both name and reality. Other companies in the Yamaha Corporation group include: Kandō ( 感動 )
536-547: A rival town named Elkhart. The town of Elkhart was first plotted with 48 lots on April 30, 1832. In 1839, the Pulaski Post Office was officially changed to Elkhart. Elkhart County was founded exclusively by immigrants from New England . These were old-stock " Yankee " immigrants, that is to say, they were descended from the English Puritans who settled New England in the 1600s. The completion of
603-400: A softball complex, two skateparks, greenways, and the downtown riverwalk, which now features an ice-skating/roller-blading path (depending on the time of year). The NIBCO Water and Ice Park in downtown Elkhart was dedicated in 2007. It is a year-round park with an ice skating path in the winter and a splash pad in the summer. A spray park was built at McNaughton Park in 2007. Rainbow Park
670-693: Is mihšiiwiateehi ("elk's heart"). Later in the 18th century the area was inhabited by the Potawatomi ; in the Potawatomi language , the place is likewise known as mzewəodeʔig , "at the elk heart". The name may reflect a prehistoric association of the Elkhart area with the Kaskaskia people , whom the Miami called "elk hearts". The Kaskaskia are not associated with the area in any historical records, however, having been pushed further south and west by
737-514: Is a Japanese musical instrument and audio equipment manufacturer. It is one of the constituents of Nikkei 225 and is the world's largest musical instrument manufacturing company. The former motorcycle division was established in 1955 as Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. , which started as an affiliated company but has been spun-off as its own independent company. Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd. ( 日本楽器製造株式会社 , Nihon Gakki Seizō Kabushiki gaisha , lit. ' Japan Musical Instrument Manufacture ' )
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#1732787536818804-415: Is a Japanese word used by Yamaha Corporation to describe its corporate mission. Kandō is the sensation of profound excitement and gratification derived from experiencing supreme quality and performance. Some reasonable English equivalents are "emotionally touching" or "emotionally moving". Yamaha Corporation is widely known for its music teaching program that began in 1954. In a continuation of that program,
871-617: Is known as one of the premier Jazz festivals in the nation. In 2007, the festival celebrated its 20th anniversary. Each June, the Elkhart Parks and Recreation Department presents Rhapsody Arts & Music Festival (formally called Rhapsody in Green). It is a weekend event put on at the city's Island Park. It is a typical summer festival with live music and food. Also, the Elkhart Air Show was an annual event that took place at
938-500: Is notable because it is both a park and a residential front yard. It is a popular recreation destination for the house owners and their houseguests. Wellfield Botanic Gardens on North Main Street is a 36-acre "living museum" offering over 20 individually themed gardens and public events throughout the year. The mayor of Elkhart is Rod Roberson, a Democrat, and the first African American to be elected mayor. The government consists of
1005-706: Is operated by Indiana Michigan Power, a subsidiary of American Electric Power . In 1889, the world's second electric streetcar system began operating on the city's streets. It has since been decommissioned. The Beardsley Avenue Historic District , Albert R. Beardsley House , Dr. Havilah Beardsley House , Emmanuel C. Bickel House , Bridge Street Bridge , Charles Gerard Conn Mansion , Elkhart Downtown Commercial Historic District , Green Block , William and Helen Koerting House , Lerner Theatre , Mark L. and Harriet E. Monteith House , Morehous Residential Historic District , State Street-Division Street Historic District , and Young Women's Christian Association are listed on
1072-543: Is stated to resemble an elk's heart. According to the 2010 census, Elkhart has a total area of 24.417 square miles (63.24 km ), of which 23.45 square miles (60.74 km ) (or 96.04%) is land and 0.967 square miles (2.50 km ) (or 3.96%) is water. The city sits on the St. Joseph and Elkhart Rivers . The Elkhart River drains into the St. Joseph at Island Park just north of downtown. There are also numerous small lakes around
1139-535: Is the Concord Mall , located on the city's south side. A second shopping mall, Pierre Moran Mall, was partially demolished in 2006 for a new development called Woodland Crossing. Elkhart is best known for two industries: recreational vehicles and musical instruments (for example, Stephanhöuser Saxophones ). For decades, it has been referenced as the "RV Capital of the World" and the "Band Instrument Capital of
1206-713: The Erie Canal caused a surge in New England immigration to what was then the Northwest Territory . The end of the Black Hawk War led to an additional surge of immigration, once again coming almost exclusively from the six New England states as a result of overpopulation combined with land shortages in that region. Some of these later settlers were from upstate New York and had parents who had moved to that region from New England shortly after
1273-475: The Midwest where they had already been living, particularly the state of Ohio . By the late 19th and early 20th century, musical instrument factories, Miles Medical Company, and numerous mills set up shop and became the base of the economy. In 1934, the first recreational vehicle factory opened in Elkhart. Similar companies followed suit for the remainder of the decade, and the economy continued to grow until
1340-651: The National Register of Historic Places . The name Elkhart is a deliberate misspelling or corruption of "Elks-heart", which refers to the now extinct Eastern elk . The name has been attached to the Elkhart River and surrounding area since at least 1749, when it was recorded in French as Coeur de cerf ("elk's heart") as the name of a Miami village there. The place name in Miami-Illinois
1407-783: The Northern League in 2015. The stadium was to be located on the city's southwest side on State Road 19 . As of December 2017, the stadium had not yet been built, and the team was not formed, due to construction delays. As of May 2023, the team is playing out of NorthWood Field of Dreams in Nappanee, IN The Elkhart Express was a semi-professional men's basketball team in the International Basketball League . Their home games were played at North Side Gymnasium , located inside Elkhart's North Side Middle School. The franchise began operation in 2006 and won
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#17327875368181474-610: The Northwest Territory was organized in 1787, the area now known as Elkhart was mainly inhabited by the Ottawa, Chippewa, and Potawatomi Indian tribes. In 1829, the Village of Pulaski was established, consisting of a post office, mill, and a few houses on the north side of the St. Joseph River . Dr. Havilah Beardsley moved westward from Ohio , and on August 9, 1821, purchased one square mile of land from Pierre Moran (a half-French, half-Native American Potawatomi Chief) in order to establish
1541-764: The Revolutionary War . New Englanders and New England transplants from upstate New York were the vast majority of Elkhart County's inhabitants during the first several decades of its history. These settlers were primarily members of various Protestant religions. Correspondingly, many inhabitants of Elkhart County fought in the Union Army during the Civil War . In the late 1880s and early 1890s Irish and German migrants began moving into Elkhart County, most of these later immigrants did not move directly from Ireland and Germany , but rather from other areas in
1608-657: The Saxonette (also known as the "clariphon" and the "claribel"), a clarinet with a curved metal barrel and a curved metal bell pitched in A, B ♭ , C or E ♭ . They were produced with the Albert system , and later with the Boehm system . Gretsch and Supertone were merchandiser-branded "stencils" of the Buescher Saxonette. Note: The clarinet in the following five pictures may or may not have been made by
1675-543: The Yamaha CS-80 in 1977. In 1983, Yamaha made the first commercially successful digital synthesizer, the Yamaha DX7 . In 1988, Yamaha shipped the world's first CD recorder . Yamaha purchased Sequential Circuits in 1988. It bought a majority stake (51%) of competitor Korg in 1987, which was bought out by Korg in 1993. In the late 1990s, Yamaha released a series of portable battery operated keyboards under
1742-768: The Yamaha YPG-625 was awarded "Keyboard of the Year" and "Product of the Year" in 2007 from The Music and Sound Retailer magazine. Other noteworthy Yamaha electronics include the SHS-10 Keytar , a consumer-priced keytar which offered MIDI output features normally found on much more expensive keyboards. Yamaha is segmented into three primary business domains of musical instruments, audio equipment, and others (industrial machinery and components, etc.) The company began by manufacturing high-end furniture based on its expertise in wood processing for piano manufacturing, and
1809-599: The 1970s, the market position of the Buescher Aristocrat/Selmer Bundy model declined under competition from Yamaha 's more up-to-date and more efficiently produced student instruments. The Buescher brand was retired by Selmer in 1983. After the Conn-Selmer company was formed in 2003, it briefly used the Buescher brand name on some Asian-made saxophones. The Buescher company also produced some flutes and clarinets between 1910 and 1920,
1876-545: The Apostle School (grades K-8) are located in Elkhart. Additionally, Two private secular schools exist: The Montessori School of Elkhart on Montessori Drive runs from pre-K through Grade 6. Cornerstone Christian Montessori School (K-6) The Elkhart Truth is the main newspaper that serves the city of Elkhart and the county. Elkhart lies in the South Bend-Elkhart television market, the 89th largest in
1943-564: The Buescher Band Instrument Company. The engraving on it shows the "American Professional" brand, for which Buescher was the retailer. Elkhart, Indiana Elkhart ( / ˈ ɛ l k ɑːr t / EL -kart ) is a city in Elkhart County, Indiana , United States. The city is located 15 miles (24 km) east of South Bend, Indiana . Elkhart has the larger population of the two principal cities of
2010-548: The ELCO in 1934. Ownership switched hands several times, but the end of the Lerner appeared to be in sight when owner William Miller died in 1987. In 1990, the city bought the theater to prevent further deterioration due to vacancy. Also, that year, some locals formed a commission to oversee the restoration. Funding issues led the city to get involved further in the form of getting a federal grant. The grant helped with major upgrades and
2077-575: The Elkhart Municipal Airport at the end of July. It featured a wide variety of airplanes old and new. The event was canceled in 2007 due to financial issues. It is unclear whether the show is on hiatus or gone for good. The city is served by the Elkhart Public Library , which operates four branches. The Elkhart Miracle is a proposed independent minor league baseball team that was scheduled to begin to play in
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2144-676: The Elkhart-Goshen Metropolitan Statistical Area, which in turn is part of the South Bend-Elkhart-Mishawaka Combined Statistical Area , in a region commonly known as Michiana . The population was 53,923 at the 2020 census. Despite the shared name and being the most populous city in the county, it is not the county seat of Elkhart County; that position is held by the city of Goshen , located about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Elkhart. When
2211-463: The H&;A Selmer Company, producing the vast majority of such instruments marketed under Selmer's "Bundy" brand. The Elkhart line was continued until 1959, followed by Buescher's downgraded Aristocrat line as their offering in the student market. After Buescher was sold to Selmer, Selmer allowed the use of the Buescher trademark for products sold under Buescher's established distribution network. During
2278-525: The International Title in 2006 and 2007. The Elkhart Express officially released news that they were folding under bankruptcy on January 5, 2009. In January 2010, head coach and founder Daimon Beathea announced that the Express would return for the 2010 season, but those plans never came to fruition. The city has 35 different facilities including parks, pavilions, a waterpark, a public pool,
2345-642: The PSS and the PSR range of keyboards. The Yamaha PSS-14 and PSS-15 keyboards were upgrades to the Yamaha PSS-7 with short demo songs, short selectable phrases, and sound effects. In 2002, Yamaha closed its archery product business that was started in 1959. Six archers in five different Olympic Games won gold medals using their products. In January 2005, it acquired German audio software manufacturer Steinberg from Pinnacle Systems . In July 2007, Yamaha bought out
2412-828: The United States as of 2008. One television station, WSJV-TV ( Heroes & Icons Network ) is located in the city, along with a number of radio stations including WTRC , WAOR , WCMR , WFRN-FM , and WVPE ( NPR ). Elkhart is also served by CBS affiliate WSBT-TV , based in Mishawaka , and six stations in South Bend: WNDU-TV ( NBC ), WNIT-TV ( PBS ), WHME-TV ( LeSEA ), WBND-LD ( ABC ), WCWW-LD ( CW ) and WMYS-LD ( My Network TV ). Yamaha Corporation Yamaha Corporation ( ヤマハ株式会社 , Yamaha Kabushiki gaisha , / ˈ j ɑː m ɒ ˌ h ɑː / ; Japanese pronunciation: [jamaha] )
2479-526: The World". Other notable industries in Elkhart include; pharmaceuticals, electronic components, manufactured housing and mobile homes . Numerous manufacturers of musical instruments and accessories, of which most of the surviving companies have been absorbed into the Conn-Selmer conglomerate, have a long history in the city. Elkhart is also home to the Robert Young Rail Yards, which are the second-largest freight classification yards in
2546-644: The Yamaha Music Foundation was established by the authority of the Japanese Ministry of Education for the purpose of promoting music education and music popularization In 1966. Yamaha expanded into many diverse businesses and product groups. The first venture into each major category is listed below. Yamaha announced the singing synthesizer Vocaloid for the first time at the German fair Musikmesse on 5–9 March 2003. Yamaha began
2613-445: The biggest railroad presence in town, although Elkhart has two other railroads: Shortline-Elkhart and Western (operated by Pioneer Railcorp) and Regional-Grand Elk (operated by Watco). Amtrak has two trains that stop in Elkhart, Lake Shore Limited and Capitol Limited , both of which stop at the Elkhart station . Canadian Pacific runs 6-8 trains through town on Norfolk Southern's trackage. In 1867, Elkhart Hydraulic Company built
2680-455: The business was reorganized and renamed the Buescher Band Instrument Company, reflecting its sole focus on producing band instruments. In 1916 Buescher sold a major share of his company to six businessmen including Andrew Hubble Beardsley. Buescher remained president until 1919 when Beardsley assumed that title. Buescher was vice-president and general manager of the company until 21 January 1929 when he resigned these positions, remaining on staff as
2747-534: The city and some of its unemployed residents were featured on the February 8, 2009, edition of ABC News . The unemployment rate rebounded over the next decade and has remained below the national average since 2013. In 1884, the Bucklen Opera House opened its doors for the first time, with a seating capacity of 1200. It was common for one performance to take place every week. Elkhart's location on
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2814-491: The city. Elkhart has a humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfa ), with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. As of the census of 2010, there were 50,949 people, 19,261 households, and 11,942 families residing in
2881-425: The city. The population density was 2,172.7 inhabitants per square mile (838.9/km ). There were 22,699 housing units at an average density of 968.0 per square mile (373.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 66.1% White , 15.4% African American , 0.6% Native American , 0.9% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 12.9% from other races , and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.5% of
2948-458: The city. The population density was 2,428.0 inhabitants per square mile (937.5/km ). There were 21,688 housing units at an average density of 1,015.1 per square mile (391.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 71.5% White (predominantly German American ), 14.7% African American , 0.4% Native American , 1.2% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 9.2% from other races , and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.8% of
3015-472: The company was known primarily for its saxophones which competed successfully with instruments made by Conn and Martin . Buescher saxophones became distinctive with snap-in pads, patented by Buescher in 1921, and screw-in gold-plated Norton springs, introduced in late 1931. During the 1920s Buescher also made small numbers of tipped-bell soprano, straight alto, and straight tenor saxophones. Buescher stayed true to Adolphe Sax's concept for saxophone sound into
3082-527: The early 1930s, gaining the favor of classical saxophonist Sigurd Rascher and those influenced by him. Buescher adapted its sound concept to the bigger, bolder sounds favored by dance orchestras and jazz musicians, modifying its Aristocrat model and releasing the model 400 "Top Hat & Cane" in 1940. The Aristocrat and 400 models remained popular with professional players through the early 1950s, until instruments with more modern keywork gained favor, and changes to Buescher's product line were coldly received. By
3149-594: The facilities were torn down while just a few buildings remained, mostly unused. Manufacturers in Elkhart include Forest River Inc , Hy-Line, Keystone , and Thor Motor Coach . NIBCO INC. (Northern Indiana Brass Company), has called Elkhart home for over 100 years and is now a fifth-generation family business. NIBCO Inc. manufactures and markets flow control products. Elkhart Brass Manufacturing manufactures fire-fighting equipment. The unemployment rate reached 18.8% in April 2009 and due to Elkhart's economic troubles,
3216-487: The first hydraulic dam across the St. Joseph River which would power the city's machinery. Unfortunately, the hydraulics were prone to flooding as was common in those days, the wooden structures were eventually destroyed by fire. The hydraulics were purchased by the Indiana & Michigan Electric Company and they soon reconstructed the dam and by 1913, it powered the city. Today, the dam still produces electric power and
3283-692: The first year of production (1954), was named in honour of the founder. It was a 125cc, single cylinder , two-stroke street bike patterned after the German DKW RT 125 (which the British munitions firm, BSA , had also copied in the post-war era and manufactured as the Bantam and Harley-Davidson as the Hummer ). In 1955, the success of the YA-1 resulted in the founding of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. , splitting
3350-454: The hiring of full-time staff. The ELCO was renamed The Lerner when it reopened after an $ 18 million renovation and expansion in June 2011. It is now used for a wide range of concerts, special events, and local productions. There are many different museums located in the city. The Elkhart Jazz Festival is a three-day event that takes place in late June on the banks of the Elkhart River . It
3417-470: The late 1950s, Buescher's production of professional-line saxophones was a small fraction of what it had been at the start of the decade. Buescher's presence in the professional saxophone market ended when it was acquired by the H&;A Selmer Company in 1963, although a nominal "Buescher 400" model continued to be produced through the mid-1970s. Buescher became the main supplier of student-grade saxophones to
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#17327875368183484-505: The median income for a family was $ 40,514. Males had a median income of $ 30,674 versus $ 22,760 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,890. About 11.1% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over. Due to its proximity to the South Bend metropolitan area, the city's commercial sectors are small. The city's main shopping mall
3551-668: The minority shareholding of the Kemble family in Yamaha-Kemble Music (UK) Ltd, Yamaha's UK import and musical instrument and professional audio equipment sales division. It was renamed Yamaha Music U.K. Ltd in late 2007. Kemble & Co. Ltd, the UK piano sales & manufacturing arm, was unaffected. On 20 December 2007, Yamaha made an agreement with the Austrian Bank BAWAG PSK Gruppe to purchase all
3618-576: The motorcycle division from the company. Also, in 1954 the Yamaha Music School was founded. Yamaha has grown into the world's largest manufacturer of musical instruments (including pianos, "silent" pianos , drums , guitars , brass instruments , woodwinds , violins , violas , cellos , and vibraphones ), and a leading manufacturer of semiconductors , audio/visual , computer related products, sporting goods, home appliances , specialty metals , and industrial robots . Yamaha released
3685-402: The population. Of the 20,072 households, 62.3% were occupied by families, 33.4% had children under 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
3752-443: The population. There were 19,261 households, of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
3819-497: The railroad made it a good stopping point for shows traveling from New York to Chicago. In 1896, the first movie was shown in the theater, which was also used as Elkhart High School's auditorium until 1924. The Bucklen was demolished in 1986. The Lerner Theatre , formerly the ELCO Performing Arts Center, is a small theater located downtown. After being built in 1924 and undergoing two name changes, it became
3886-531: The rationing of materials in World War II . After the war, growth picked back up, and, by 1949, Elkhart was dubbed the "RV Capital of the World." In 1851, the Michigan Southern & Northern Indiana Railroad Company built the first rail line through the city, and by 1852 the first passenger train passed through town. This, in turn, caused major population growth. Today, Norfolk Southern has
3953-456: The sale and production of Vocaloid applications, starting with Lily which was later sold via Internet Co., Ltd. 's website. Their involvement continued with the VY series, with VY1 being the first, released in deluxe and standard editions on 1 September 2010. The VY series is a series designed to be a high quality product for professional musicians. The series is also designed with the intention to set
4020-639: The shares of Bösendorfer , with Yamaha intending to continue manufacturing at the Bösendorfer facilities in Austria. The acquisition was announced on 28 January 2008, after the NAMM Show in Los Angeles. As of 1 February 2008, Bösendorfer Klavierfabrik GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation. Yamaha electronics have proven to be successful, popular, and respected products. For example,
4087-408: The wars of the 17th century. Other explanations have been suggested. According to an account by two Miami leaders ( Jean Baptiste Richardville and Le Gros ) recorded in 1824, the name arose from two women fighting over an elk's heart that had been hung up to dry. Alternatively, some historians including Jacob Piatt Dunn have associated the name with the shape of an island in the Elkhart River that
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#17327875368184154-448: The world. In 1884, Franklin Miles launched the Miles Medical Co. in Elkhart, which in later decades produced products such as Alka-Seltzer and Flintstones Vitamins . The Miles Medical Co. was purchased by the German company Bayer in 1978, and was consolidated into the larger Pittsburgh-based Bayer, Inc. in 1994. In 1999, Bayer Consumer Care moved out of Elkhart. By 2006, Bayer had pulled all manufacturing out of Elkhart. Most of
4221-401: Was 2.55, and the average family size was 3.16. Of the city's population, 28.4% was under 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 94.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 34,863, and
4288-414: Was 2.60, and the average family size was 3.25. The median age in the city was 32.7 years. 29.1% of residents were under 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64, and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female. As of the 2000 census , 51,874 people, 20,072 households, and 12,506 families reside in
4355-431: Was established in 1887 as a reed organ manufacturer by Torakusu Yamaha (山葉寅楠) in Hamamatsu , Shizuoka Prefecture and was incorporated on 12 October 1897. In 1900, the company manufactured the first piano to be made in Japan, and its first grand piano two years later. In 1987, 100 years after the first reed organ built by Yamaha, the company was renamed Yamaha Corporation in honor of its founder. The company's origins as
4422-454: Was promoted to foreman. After being shown an Adolphe Sax model saxophone in possession of E.A. Lefebre in 1888 he produced Conn's first saxophone prototype. In 1890, while still employed with Conn, he began producing band emblems at home and was setting up his own shop. In the fall of 1893 he opened the Buescher Manufacturing Company at 1119 N. Main Street, which made band instruments and other metal products, in partnership with John L. Collins,
4489-464: Was spun off into a separate company in 1991 with the establishment of YAMAHA Livingtec (YLT). The company manufactured and sold unit baths , system kitchens , and other products. In 1992, the company decided to stop selling system furniture, and after narrowing down its product lineup, it terminated orders and production in 2005 March. In 2010, Yamaha sold its 85.1% stake in YLT to Japan Industrial Partners and three foreign investment funds as part of
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