James J. Wood, electrical pioneer who experimented with motors and arc-light generators. Wood's electric company became part of the Fort Wayne Electric Corporation in 1890 and the Fort Wayne Electric Corporation joined GE in 1898 and became GE's Fort Wayne Works. Wood became the factory manager.

General Electric Company1890

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Title: James J. Wood, electrical pioneer who experimented with motors and arc-light generators. Wood's electric company became part of the Fort Wayne Electric Corporation in 1890 and the Fort Wayne Electric Corporation joined GE in 1898 and became GE's Fort Wayne Works. Wood became the factory manager.
Creator: General Electric Company
Date Created: 1890
Location: Fort Wayne – Allen County - Indiana
Physical Dimensions: 8 x 10
Original Language: English
Subject Keywords: Electrical apparatus; General Electric Company.;
Type: Photograph
Publisher: General Electric Company
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