. Contemporary American biography . owever, and through affection and respect even assisted Mr. Nunns withmonthly contributions until the latters death, in 1864, at the age of eighty years, thus early inlife displaying the largeness of heart and unostentatious generosity of character which havealways been conspicuous traits of the man. The growing magnitude of the business now com-pelled father and sons to resign their fascinating work at the bench and to devote their wholeattention to the general management of the affairs of the rising house. It fell to the lot ofWilliam Steinway to conduct t
. Contemporary American biography . owever, and through affection and respect even assisted Mr. Nunns withmonthly contributions until the latters death, in 1864, at the age of eighty years, thus early inlife displaying the largeness of heart and unostentatious generosity of character which havealways been conspicuous traits of the man. The growing magnitude of the business now com-pelled father and sons to resign their fascinating work at the bench and to devote their wholeattention to the general management of the affairs of the rising house. It fell to the lot ofWilliam Steinway to conduct the mercantile and financial affairs of the firm; and he broughtto his department an ability and force which insured the continual triumphant growth of thebusiness. In 1S59 the Steinways built their present factory on Fourth Avenue from 52d to53d Street, taking possession in April, 1860, and in 1863, by the addition of its southerly wing,bringing same to its present colossal proportions. In March, 1865, Charles and Henry, Jr., died;.
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