Charles Steinmetz Works in His Cabin, Camp Mohawk, Schenectady County, New York, 1922
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In the 1890s, leading electrical engineer Charles Steinmetz built a cabin overlooking a tributary of the Mohawk River near Schenectady, New York. Its setting was a contrast to the General Electric laboratories where Steinmetz spent his workweek. Until his death in 1923, "Camp Mohawk" served as a getaway for quiet study or writing, or for more animated weekend gatherings with selected friends and associates.
In the 1890s, leading electrical engineer Charles Steinmetz built a cabin overlooking a tributary of the Mohawk River near Schenectady, New York. Its setting was a contrast to the General Electric laboratories where Steinmetz spent his workweek. Until his death in 1923, "Camp Mohawk" served as a getaway for quiet study or writing, or for more animated weekend gatherings with selected friends and associates.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1922
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, Schenectady
Creator Notes
Photographed by Otis Lawyer for General Electric Company of Schenectady, New York
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
61.204.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. Howard Mericle
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 in
Width: 8.063 in
Inscriptions
on back: Chas. P. Steinmetz / German [crossed out, American substituted] electrical wizard. / Taken by Otis Lawyer, for / Gen. Electric Co. at Schenectady, / N.Y. / 1865-1923 / 1922? / Produced first man-made bolt of lightning / at G.E. / This cottage now at Greenfield Village, / Dearborn, Michigan purple ink stamp on back: Mrs. Howard Mericle / [...] Mich
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