Bauer, Julius
The Julius Bauer Piano Company was established in 1857 in Chicago. Bauer began as a retailer of fine pianos and musical instruments, but soon began building his own pianos sold under the “Julius Bauer” brand name. J. Bauer pianos were an instant success, and were celebrated as being exceptionally well made instruments. Due to the huge success of J. Bauer pianos, the firm was able to afford lavish warerooms in both Chicago and New York throughout most of the late 19th and early 20th Century, including a fine retail store located inside the Crosby Opera House (prior to 1871).
Due to financial difficulties associated with the Great Depression, Julius Bauer was bought out by the famous Rudolph Wurlitzer Piano Company in 1930. Wurlitzer continued to build the Julius Bauer name up until shortly before World War II. We have restored several Julius Bauer pianos over the years and find them to be excellent pianos overall.
INSTRUMENT CATALOGS & EPHEMERA
Can you find your instrument listed in these antique catalogs?
Julius Bauer Illustratred Sales Catalog, Circa 1900
Julius Bauer Illustratred Sales Catalog, Circa 1930
Period Advertisements For The Julius Bauer Piano Company, Chicago
Early 20th Century Pamphlet Describing Construction Methods for J. Bauer Pianos, Circa 1914