C.L. Barnhouse (1864-1929); Musician, Conductor, Businessman; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
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C.L. Barnhouse (1864-1929); Musician, Conductor, Businessman; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
Description
When citizens of Oskaloosa think of music, the name C.L. Barnhouse comes to mind often. Barnhouse came to Iowa from West Virginia as a young adult in search of a successful music career. In 1890, he made Oskaloosa, Iowa his residence and formed the Knights of Pythias Brigade Band. A self-taught cornet player, Barnhouse and his band practiced their music and routines constantly, establishing themselves among the people of Oskaloosa and that of Iowa as an entertaining and serious band. When Barnhouse came to Iowa, he also created the Barnhouse Music Publishing Company, which emphasized printing and publicizing music created during the late 19th Century. This business was very successful and is still running today in Oskaloosa. Barnhouse died in 1929, leaving a musical legacy to the town of Oskaloosa
Source
Historical Archives
Publisher
Mahaska County Historical Society
Date
1895?
2008-08-12
Contributor
Mahaska County Historical Society
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www.nelsonpioneer.org
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still image/jpeg
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image
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Mahaska County Historical Society
http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll7,179