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

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Artifact Overview

In 1944, Henry Ford constructed an edited, scaled-down version of the Detroit power plant where he had worked as chief engineer in the 1890s. Along with other former Edison Illuminating Company coworkers, George Cato -- who was Ford's longtime friend and had assisted with the project -- attended the November dedication in Greenfield Village.

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.1929.1748

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: 8.063 in
Width: 10.000 in

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