Ohio Electric & Controller Co. - History

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Ohio Electric & Controller Co.
Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Dec 31 2017 7:36PM by Jeff_Joslin
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In 1920 this firm made "Ohio" brand fractional horsepower motors. The name changed in 1929 to Ohio Electric Manufacturing Co.

Information Sources

Ad in December 1920 Electrical Merchandising.
July 1929 Fuel Oil Journal.
Vote Name Change—The name of the Ohio Electric & Controller Co., Cleveland was changed to the Ohio Electric Mfg. Co. at a recent meeting of the stockholders . The main office and plant of the company is located at 5900 Maurice avenue.

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