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