About this property
The Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company was formed by George B. and Harry Wadsworth in 1904. George received his first patent for an electrical service entrance safety switch in 1907. This device reduced the likelihood of accident or fire and enabled homeowners to replace their own fuses.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 93001585. It was listed on January 28, 1994.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company listed on the National Register?
Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 28, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company?
Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company?
The period of significance for Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1904.
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