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C.L. Barnhouse (1864-1929); Musician, Conductor, Businessman; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa

C.L. Barnhouse (1864-1929); Musician, Conductor, Businessman; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa

Title

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

Rights

www.nelsonpioneer.org

Format

still image/jpeg

Type

image

Identifier

Mahaska County Historical Society
http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll7,179