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Piano History

The elegant old Grand Piano which dominates the parlor is over 100 years old.  Built in the mid 1870's in Boston, it was brought to Calgary, around the turn of the last century.  The original family kept it until the mid 1940's when they gave it to their neighbors.  That family kept it until the early 1980's when Kelly Smith purchased it in very sad condition.  Today with new strings and refinished cabinet it still plays with the original 125 year old hammers.  Guests are free to play this wonderful old machine and enjoy its rich sound.

 

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