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• 1886
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Edison Illuminating Company's Station A

This power plant is an edited, scaled-down version of the station in Detroit where Henry Ford became Chief Engineer; it is also a setting for one of Edison's most startling electrical devices -- the only surviving "Jumbo" dynamo from Manhattan's Pearl Street Station. During his time working for the Edison Illuminating Company Henry Ford built his first car -- and had his first meeting with Thomas Edison.

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Edison Illuminating Company of Detroit

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Edison Illuminating Company of Detroit

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Edison Illuminating Company of Detroit

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.

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Edison Illuminating Company of Detroit

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Edison Illuminating Company of Detroit

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Edison Illuminating Company of Detroit

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Detroit Edison Company Building, Formerly Edison Illuminating Company of Detroit

• circa 1894
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Edison Illuminating Company of Detroit, 1894

• 1895
• Collections - Artifact

Edison Illuminating Company of Detroit, 1895