Steger, John Valentine
John Valentine Steger and Louisa R. Steger, nee: Louisa R. Jacob were the parents of
Chris Gustave Steger, Treasurer, Steger & Sons Piano Manufacturing Company
George Frederick Steger, Secretary, Steger & Sons Piano Manufacturing Company.
John Valentine Steger was the founder and president of Steger & Sons Piano Manufacturing Company.
The town of Columbia Heights, Illinois changed its name to Steger, Illinois in honor of John.
The Chicago headquarters of Steger & Sons Piano Manufacturing Company was located in the Steger Building, 28 E. Jackson Boulevard.
Book of Chicagoans, 1911, page 642
John Valentine Steger, president, Steger & Sons Piano Manufacturing Company
Born: Ulm, Germany, Friday, March 24, 1854.
Son of: Michael Steger and Marie Steger, nee: Marie Roesch
Marriage: Chicago, Louisa R. Steger, nee: Louisa R. Jacob
Children: Chris Gustave Steger, George Frederick Steger, Mary Steger, now Mrs. T. Norton, Anna Steger, now Mrs. Henry Johnson, Estelle Steger.
Learned trade in Germany.
Came to U.S., 1871.
Followed his trade in the East, later coming to Chicago.
In 1879, began the manufacture of pianos under the name of The Steger Company.
In 1889, name was incorporated as the Steger & Sons Piano Manufacturing Company of which is President.
Factory located in Steger, Illinois, employs 1,400 men and was the largest in the world devoted exclusively to the manufacture of pianos.
Also president of the Singer Piano Manufacturing Company, Reed & Sons Piano Manufacturing Company, and the Bank of Steger, Illinois.
Vice-President of the Flanner Land & Lumber Company.
Director: Monroe National Bank
Club: Union League
Recreations: athletic diversions, farming, horseback riding.
Office: Steger Building, 28 E. Jackson Boulevard.
Residence: Windemere Hotel
