General Electric was Founded
Date Range
April 15, 1892 – April 15, 1892
Title
General Electric was Founded
What occurred
As Schenectady began to industrialize, GE was introduced to the area. As a diverse manufacturing company, GE offered thousands of jobs to the people in the area. However, what once was known as a symbol of power and beauty, the Mohawk River would soon become a convenient landfill for the company. This represents a major shift in how people viewed nature.
Location
Schenectady, NY
Image Citation
"Headquarters History". ge.com/power
Student name(s)
Grace Snyder
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