Henry and Clara Holtzman, along with their
family, moved to the Bexley area, circa 1890’s, from Pennsylvania. They built their home just north of East Main Street on the west side of South Parkview Avenue. Their factory was across Alum Creek on East Main Street.

The company’s piano stools were sold worldwide.

After Henry died in 1905, one of his sons, Frank, became president of the company. Frank, in 1908, was selected as the first mayor of the Village of Bexley.

Holtzman Factory across Alum Creek Bridge on Main Street
by Edie Mae Herrel

Image (c) Bexley Historical Society

Holtzman piano stools are still in demand and can be found through antique dealers.

Image courtesy Bexley Historical Society

Written by Nancy Beck
July 2026

All artwork and images (c) Bexley Historical Society 2026.

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