The possessions of prairie settlers in the late 1800s were usually modest, but one luxury item that quickly became popular was the piano. Entertainment options were, at the time, very limited; even radio hadn't yet reached towns, farms or ranches in Western Canada. Visiting friends and gathering around a piano for an evening of song became a common pastime in these early days of prairie life. Those who could afford pianos often splurged on the purchase.
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