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Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company
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Covington, Kentucky company that went out of business in 1990
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. He received an additional 15 patents in the field between 1907 and 1925. Harry Wadsworth left the business in 1910.
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20 West 11th Street, Covington, Kentucky, 41011
Coordinates: 39.07920, -84.51000
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