Sep 19th, 2008 · Henry Z. Steinway, the great-grandson of the founder of the legendary piano-making company, died Thursday in New York. He was 93. He was the last of his family to run the company that was started in 1853. The company was sold to CBS Corp. in 1977. Steve Inskeep has this remembrance.
Jun 27th, 2008 · Verdi's romantic hit got a tepid reception at its first performance, in 1853, but it's now one of the most popular operas of all time — and has even starred in a couple of Hollywood blockbusters.
Nov 23rd, 2005 · Steve Inskeep talks to Mike O'Rourke, president of United Auto Workers Local 1853, about General Motors layoffs at the Spring Hill, Tenn., plant that manufactures Saturns.