From the OHS PC Database, derived from A Guide to North American Organbuilders by David H. Fox (Organ Historical Society, 1991). -

Son of Ellsworth Beilharz; partner with his father in Lima Organ Co. of Lima, Ohio, 1936; in Elida, Ohio, 1959; succeeded his father, 1972; retired 1 March 1984; succeeded by Tom and Larry Holycross; first executive director of the American Institute of Organbuilders until 1989; occasional work during retirement, 1991.

Source:

• American Institute of Organbuilders: 1989 Membership Roll.


• David Junchen, Encyclopedia of the American Theatre Organ, vol. 2 (Pasadena: Showcase Publications, 1990), 454.


• Letter to David H. Fox.

For further information, see:
Lima Pipe Organ Co.