Westinghouse, George, 1846-1914

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Dates:
Birth 1846-10-06
Death 1914-03-12

Biographical notes:

George Westinghouse was a well-know investor and businessman in various fields including railroads and electricity. George and Marguerite Westinghouse were prominent citizens of Pittsburgh and also owned houses in Lenox, MA, New York City, and Washington, D.C. These materials came from descendants of the Uptegraff family, who worked for both Mr. and Mrs. Westinghouse for many years.

From the description of George and Marguerite Westinghouse Collection 1898-1914. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 70792888

Inventor and industrialist.

From the description of George Westinghouse papers, 1935-1937. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71208766

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Subjects:

  • Electric industries

Occupations:

  • Industrialists
  • Inventors

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)
  • Washington (D.C.) (as recorded)

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