Local Businesses and Musical Instruments
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The shelves on the wall include miscellaneous artifacts from local businesses including a local saloon, the Arcadia Meat Market, the Matteson store, the Wareham store, the cannery, and others. The display case on the floor has musical instruments from local musicians.
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As this poster says... "As early as 1895 Arcadia had a band." A few examples: Saxon's Band -- John Saxon managed the Arcadia House and played evenings at the hotel. Kalbitzer's Band -- In 1903 a merchant named Kalbitzer took over the band. Kalbitzer's Band played regular concerts in what is now known as Finch Park. The band practiced in Kalbitzer's pig barn. Johnson's Band -- In 1909, Ed Johnson, Kalbitzer's son-in-law, took over the leadership of the band. They played at all of the town's picnics, dances, and church events. They were invited to play in Manistee, Frankfort, and surrounding areas. |
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