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WM Kratt Company on Johnson Pl. is famous for it's Pitch Pipe and Harmonica manufacturing getting it's start in 1925. The popular pitch pipe style was invented in Union, Thanks to the preservation efforts of the Kratt family this building survived demolition and was converted into luxury condos. W M Kratt's grandsons, Chris and Martin Kratt are famous for their popular televison shows. Here is a great bio of the Kratt Company: http://www.gradywilliamkerr.com/PitchPipes/PitchPipe.html link to a Kratt harmonica patent http://www.google.com/patents/US2584572 Discussion about Kratt on a harmonica forum- http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com/board/board_topic/5560960/3077795.htm
DIY book on how to play the harmonica published by WM Kratt Company.
Video capture from an unearthed video clip featuring Mr. McFeely from Mr. Rogers Neighborhood at the WM Kratt Factory. This is an early version of "How it's Made" and demonstrates how they made harmonicas on Johnson Place. Click this link to see the clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wmrz8BM-4M&feature=share
