American Electric Motor Co. - History

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American Electric Motor Co.
Milwaukee, WI; Cedarburg, WI, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Oct 26 2023 6:34PM by Jeff_Joslin
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American Electric Motor Co. dates back to at least 1888 but was long gone by 1904. They made fractional horsepower motors and gramophone motors.

Information Sources

Obsolete American Securities and Corporations, Volume 1, by R. M. Smythe, 1904, lists "American Electric Motor Co. 1888. No value found to stock."

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