An Original North Tonawanda Musical Instrument Works Style 146 Military Band Organ Documentation and Comparison with Archival Literature

The purpose of this article is to carefully document an original North Tonawanda Style 146 Military Band organ and its music. This machine has survived nearly intact in its original condition with endless rolls of music that may have been supplied to the initial owner. Comparisons are made with the three patents awarded for its design and extant sales literature for this style organ. Several interesting features are described that are not commonly found on existing American band organs.