> We restored a Steinway model E upright from 1873 about 12 years ago, > pinblock, soundboard, etc., all the way down to th backposts. On the > liner where the soundboard is glued, totally hidden, and in the least > suspected place where someone might wish to record their name for > posterity, was the signature of one of the craftsmen who did the > original construction of the piano. They were proud of their work! > > P I sign and date the top of the belly rail with each soundboard replacement. I doubt that the discovery of one of these some day will thrill anyone, but they'll at least know who to blame. In a more extravagant and immediate bid for immortality, I offer my own unique and monolithic Google Earth find right here in Wichita Kansas. Copy and past 37° 44' 36.43"N, 97° 17' 20.55"W into the "Fly to" box, hit return, and zoom to about 1900 feet altitude. You may be impressed, if you like. Ron N
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