Charles Steinmetz Cabin

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Artifact Overview

This cabin was originally located on a steep bank overlooking a tributary of the Mohawk River, just outside of Schenectady, New York. Its simplicity was a contrast to the General Electric laboratories where Steinmetz spent his workweek. It served as a getaway -- for quiet study or writing, but also for more animated weekend camp gatherings for selected friends and associates.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Cabin (House)

Date Made

1896

Creator Notes

Built in 1896 on the banks of Viele Creek in the Mohawk Valley near Schenectady, New York.

Location

at Greenfield Village in Porches and Parlors District

Object ID

30.632.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Joseph R. Hayden.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Brick (Clay material)