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William Harris Lee & Company

410 S. Michigan Ave. Suite 560, Chicago, IL 60605

Crafts & Artisanal

Founded in 1978, William Harris Lee and Company has grown to become a respected maker of fine stringed instruments.

In their shop on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, luthiers craft violins, violas, and cellos of incomparable quality, using tools and techniques that have been passed down through centuries. If you're visiting Chicago, take a tour of their workshop to see their skilled craftspeople at work.

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Feb 05 – Feb 15

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