A pamphlet detailing the legacy of George Westinghouse (1846-1914) and his business entrepreneurship. Originally called the Westinghouse Electric Company, Westinghouse founded his manufacturing company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on January 8, 1886. In 1889, he renamed his business the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company. Westinghouse's primary products include turbines, generators, motors and switchgear related to the generation, transmission, and use of electricity. The company changed its name to Westinghouse Electric Corporation in 1945.
Creator
Morgan, Schulter C.
Source
Reprint of original 16-page pamphlet: Private Collection of George E. Baker.
Date Created
ca. 1986
Date Copyrighted
ca. 1986
Contributor
Baker, George E.
Is Format Of
Digital reproduction of reprinted 16-page pamphlet.