Edison Illuminating Company Dedication in Greenfield Village, November 8, 1944
THF244479 / 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.
Collection Title
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
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