Tour Overview
Welcome to the Elkhart Band Instrument Industry Tour, featuring factories and previous locations that began Elkhart’s long tradition of instrument companies!
Welcome to the Elkhart Band Instrument Industry Tour, featuring factories and previous locations that began Elkhart's long tradition of instrument companies! The tour will begin at Ruthmere Museum, located at 302 Eeast Beardsley Avenue. Your first stop on the tour is the Conn Band Instrument Company. From Ruthmere Museum, travel east on Beardsley Avenue, crossing the Johnson Street intersection and continuing to 1101 East Beardsley Avenue at the intersection of Conn and Beardsley, where the Conn Company is located on the south side of Beardsley.
Stops
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Stop 1: Conn Band Instrument Company
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Stop 2: Armstrong Company
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Stop 3: Martin Band Company
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Stop 4: Pedler Company
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Stop 5: Selmer Company
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Stop 6: Buescher Company
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Stop 7: Blessing Company
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Stop 8: Babbitt Company
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