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- Charles Steinmetz Cabin - This cabin was originally located on a steep bank overlooking a tributary of the Mohawk River, just outside of Schenectady, New York. Its simplicity was a contrast to the General Electric laboratories where Steinmetz spent his workweek. It served as a getaway -- for quiet study or writing, but also for more animated weekend camp gatherings for selected friends and associates.
- 1896
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Charles Steinmetz Cabin
This cabin was originally located on a steep bank overlooking a tributary of the Mohawk River, just outside of Schenectady, New York. Its simplicity was a contrast to the General Electric laboratories where Steinmetz spent his workweek. It served as a getaway -- for quiet study or writing, but also for more animated weekend camp gatherings for selected friends and associates.
- Charles Steinmetz, circa 1920 - Charles Steinmetz excelled at applying mathematical theory and scientific methods to practical engineering, helping define the role of "scientist-engineer" in the American electrical industry. Steinmetz developed important theories on alternating currents, conducted breakthrough experiments on power loss, and authored a number of influential textbooks. His innovations shaped the electrical engineering profession and improved and expanded electrical distribution systems.
- circa 1920
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Charles Steinmetz, circa 1920
Charles Steinmetz excelled at applying mathematical theory and scientific methods to practical engineering, helping define the role of "scientist-engineer" in the American electrical industry. Steinmetz developed important theories on alternating currents, conducted breakthrough experiments on power loss, and authored a number of influential textbooks. His innovations shaped the electrical engineering profession and improved and expanded electrical distribution systems.
- Charles Steinmetz, August 1904 - Charles Steinmetz excelled at applying mathematical theory and scientific methods to practical engineering, helping define the role of "scientist-engineer" in the American electrical industry. Steinmetz developed important theories on alternating currents, conducted breakthrough experiments on power loss, and authored a number of influential textbooks. His innovations shaped the electrical engineering profession and improved and expanded electrical distribution systems.
- August 01, 1904
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Charles Steinmetz, August 1904
Charles Steinmetz excelled at applying mathematical theory and scientific methods to practical engineering, helping define the role of "scientist-engineer" in the American electrical industry. Steinmetz developed important theories on alternating currents, conducted breakthrough experiments on power loss, and authored a number of influential textbooks. His innovations shaped the electrical engineering profession and improved and expanded electrical distribution systems.
- Charles Steinmetz, 1890 - Charles Steinmetz studied science and mathematics before moving to the United States in 1889. He joined the small electrical firm of Rudolf Eickemeyer, a fellow German immigrant who encouraged Steinmetz to experiment and publish his research. Eickemeyer provided Steinmetz with a laboratory and a wide range of practical experience. Within a few years, Steinmetz would become an accomplished electrical engineer.
- 1890
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Charles Steinmetz, 1890
Charles Steinmetz studied science and mathematics before moving to the United States in 1889. He joined the small electrical firm of Rudolf Eickemeyer, a fellow German immigrant who encouraged Steinmetz to experiment and publish his research. Eickemeyer provided Steinmetz with a laboratory and a wide range of practical experience. Within a few years, Steinmetz would become an accomplished electrical engineer.
- Charles Steinmetz, circa 1900 - Charles Steinmetz excelled at applying mathematical theory and scientific methods to practical engineering, helping define the role of "scientist-engineer" in the American electrical industry. Steinmetz developed important theories on alternating currents, conducted breakthrough experiments on power loss, and authored a number of influential textbooks. His innovations shaped the electrical engineering profession and improved and expanded electrical distribution systems.
- circa 1900
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Charles Steinmetz, circa 1900
Charles Steinmetz excelled at applying mathematical theory and scientific methods to practical engineering, helping define the role of "scientist-engineer" in the American electrical industry. Steinmetz developed important theories on alternating currents, conducted breakthrough experiments on power loss, and authored a number of influential textbooks. His innovations shaped the electrical engineering profession and improved and expanded electrical distribution systems.
- "Suitcase Radio," Made by Charles P. Steinmetz, 1923 - Charles Steinmetz was an electrical engineer and mathematician who made revolutionary impacts upon the American electrical power industry. His contributions in the application of alternating current are especially noteworthy. Steinmetz custom-built this early portable radio with a built-in speaker horn shortly before his death, as a gift to an executive at the General Electric Company.
- 1923
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"Suitcase Radio," Made by Charles P. Steinmetz, 1923
Charles Steinmetz was an electrical engineer and mathematician who made revolutionary impacts upon the American electrical power industry. His contributions in the application of alternating current are especially noteworthy. Steinmetz custom-built this early portable radio with a built-in speaker horn shortly before his death, as a gift to an executive at the General Electric Company.
- Letter from Charles P. Steinmetz to His Sister, Clara Steinmetz, 1910 - Charles Steinmetz moved to the United States in 1889 and began an influential career in electrical engineering. His sister Clara, a poet and painter, followed sometime around 1897. Charles (born "Carl") and Clara visited when possible and corresponded regularly, in English or their native German. The siblings remained close companions until Charles' death in 1923.
- December 22, 1910
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Letter from Charles P. Steinmetz to His Sister, Clara Steinmetz, 1910
Charles Steinmetz moved to the United States in 1889 and began an influential career in electrical engineering. His sister Clara, a poet and painter, followed sometime around 1897. Charles (born "Carl") and Clara visited when possible and corresponded regularly, in English or their native German. The siblings remained close companions until Charles' death in 1923.
- Charles Steinmetz Cabin in Greenfield Village, circa 1933 -
- circa 1933
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Charles Steinmetz Cabin in Greenfield Village, circa 1933
- Charles Steinmetz at Age 6, 1871 - Charles Steinmetz was born in 1865 in Breslau, Germany (now Wroclaw, Poland). He excelled in mathematics and science at an early age. In 1889, Steinmetz moved to the United States to pursue a career in electrical engineering. His influential experiments, theories, and publications helped define the electrical engineering profession and improved and expanded electrical distribution systems.
- 1871
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Charles Steinmetz at Age 6, 1871
Charles Steinmetz was born in 1865 in Breslau, Germany (now Wroclaw, Poland). He excelled in mathematics and science at an early age. In 1889, Steinmetz moved to the United States to pursue a career in electrical engineering. His influential experiments, theories, and publications helped define the electrical engineering profession and improved and expanded electrical distribution systems.
- Charles Steinmetz at Age 12, 1877 - Charles Steinmetz was born in 1865 in Breslau, Germany (now Wroclaw, Poland). He excelled in mathematics and science at an early age. In 1889, Steinmetz moved to the United States to pursue a career in electrical engineering. His influential experiments, theories, and publications helped define the electrical engineering profession and improved and expanded electrical distribution systems.
- 1877
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Charles Steinmetz at Age 12, 1877
Charles Steinmetz was born in 1865 in Breslau, Germany (now Wroclaw, Poland). He excelled in mathematics and science at an early age. In 1889, Steinmetz moved to the United States to pursue a career in electrical engineering. His influential experiments, theories, and publications helped define the electrical engineering profession and improved and expanded electrical distribution systems.