Edison Illuminating Company Dedication in Greenfield Village, November 8, 1944

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Artifact Overview

Henry Ford constructed an edited, scaled-down version of the Detroit power plant where he worked as chief engineer in the 1890s. Former Edison Illuminating Company coworkers attended the November 1944 dedication in Greenfield Village. Among the guests was Richard Elliot, the chief engineer who preceded Ford at the plant. Here, Elliot operates the steam engine's throttle valve with his friend standing nearby.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

08 November 1944

Creator Notes

Reminiscence of Edward L. Bryant (1898-1984) typewritten on back of photograph.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.1746

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10.000 in