Unique and Rare Piano by a San Antonio, TX piano maker. Tuned and plays well! The firm of Thomas Goggan & Brother was originally established in 1866 in Galveston, Texas by brothers Thomas and Mike Goggan. Both instruments built by Emerson and by Goggan were known to be of exceptional quality. These instruments were distributed mainly throughout the southern states where they were prone to extreme moisture, heat and cold. Their ability to withstand the harsh climate was amazing, and instruments we see by the firm are generally still well preserved and quite restorable.