Jonas Chickering

Biography

Jonas Chickering was a pioneering piano manufacturer whose innovations and craftsmanship helped establish America as a center for musical instrument production. Born in 1798, he founded his piano manufacturing business and became renowned for creating instruments of exceptional quality and tone. His pianos were sought after by musicians and music lovers throughout the United States and beyond.

Chickering's contributions to the development of the American piano industry were substantial and lasting, establishing standards of excellence that influenced the craft for generations. He died in 1853, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most important figures in American piano manufacturing. His burial at Mount Auburn Cemetery honors his significant contributions to American music and craftsmanship.