Edison Illuminating Light Station, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1891

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Artifact Overview

In 1891, Henry Ford left his small lumber business to work for the Edison Illuminating Company in Detroit. Within two years, he would become chief engineer. During his time at the Edison Illuminating Company, Henry Ford also built his first automobile -- and had his first meeting with Thomas Edison.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1891

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.188.1125

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in
Width: 11 in

Inscriptions

Text in image, bottom border: EDISON LIGHT STATION, DETROIT, MICH.
Edison Illuminating Light Station, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1891