Sunday afternoon we played hooky and went over to Falls Mill Operating Water-Powered Grain Mill and Museum in Belvidere, Tennessee.
They had an old player piano, a 1929 Aeolian player piano to be exact. It had been converted into a nickelodeon, so they make money from people wanting to listen to it.
I've always been fascinated with player pianos, so of course I wanted to hear it play. The Farmer got some change, and
"Put another nickel in
In the nickelodeon
All I want is lovin' you
And music! music! music!"
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Actually, it costs a quarter these days. But isn't it fun!?!
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How wonderful that I discovered this website.My family happens to be musically inclined as my Dad,4 brothers,nephews and myself are all piano tuners.Also sang in large church choir,church quartet,barbershoppers,and play piano and guitar,so as you can see I love music! My wife & I hope to see your Museum this summer as we live near Chattanooga in the summer time.
Will also keep darling little Ellis in our prayers.
Roger Groot
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Thanks for stopping by Roger.
I think you would enjoy a visit to Falls Mill Museum, although most of it is more about the mill, and grinding grain, or when it was used to power looms. But the player piano is pretty neat.
Thanks for keeping Ellie in your prayers!
Tish
We’d like very much to have your permission to add your player piano video to our website, where it would fit right in with our theme of nostalgic music and good old-time wholesome entertainment. Take a look!
Little Ellie will probably do fine in life despite her handicap— you can tell just from the picture that she has a strong and determined spirit. It also helps that she has good people around her, who care.
Pils (Tom) and AniLu