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1904
1 Season

The show History of Westinghouse from A2ZCDS is a detailed chronological journey through the evolution and growth of one of the most iconic and influential brands in American history: Westinghouse. Spanning over a century, it covers the many facets and contributions that the company has made to the world of technology and beyond.

The show begins by introducing the man behind the brand, George Westinghouse, outlining his early life, and how his inventions and innovations contributed to transforming the world. It then shifts focus to the creation of the Westinghouse Electric Company in the late 1800s, and how it quickly rose to dominance in the electrical industry.

The show delves deep into the different directions that the company took, documenting its vast array of inventions and contributions to the world. From the first practical steam turbine generator, to the revolutionary air brake system that transformed the safety of railroads in America, and the many other inventions that the Westinghouse Electric Company brought to life, the show covers almost every aspect of the company's work.

The show also explores various significant events in Westinghouse's history, including how the company played a crucial role in the electrification of the world. It tells the story of how the company was involved in the project to harness the power of Niagara Falls and turn it into electricity, which led to the creation of the world's first commercial power station. The show also covers many crucial contributions the company made during World War II, helping to advance technology and support the US's efforts in the war.

In addition to examining Westinghouse's many technological accomplishments, the show also takes a closer look at the company's business strategies and marketing campaigns. It explores the various tactics that the company used to stay ahead of the competition, and how it remained a driving force in the electrical industry for so long.

Throughout the show, we get glimpses into the lives of the many people who have been impacted by Westinghouse. From the engineers who worked on the company's innovative projects to the customers who relied on its products, we learn how Westinghouse's inventions shaped America and the world.

Overall, History of Westinghouse from A2ZCDS is an entertaining and informative journey through the life of one of America's most influential companies. It paints a vivid picture of the progress and innovation that the company introduced and how its contributions played a significant role in shaping the world we know today.

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20. Westinghouse Air Brake Co. Westinghouse Co. works (moulding scene)

January 1, 1904

Men working in teams carry buckets of molten material and pour the material into what appear to be molds lined up on the ground. Producer: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, Sponsor: N/A, Year: 1904, Length: 00:03:20, Audio: Silent, Color: BLACK & WHITE.

18. Welding the big ring

January 1, 1904

A group of men weld one area of a large ring in a fire. They lift the ring, which is hanging horizontally on chains, out of the fire. Four men hammer the hot area on the ring into shape while the remaining men hold the ring. They put the ring into the fire again, take it out, and take it over to a machine which continuously hammers down on that area of the ring.

17. Testing large Turbines, Westinghouse works

January 1, 1904

On the left of the screen, a small group of men lift the top off of what appears to be a turbine with a crane and continue to check the machine, tightening various parts with wrenches. On the right side, a few men appear to be testing the workings of what may be a turbine.

16. Testing a rotary, Westinghouse works

January 1, 1904

A small group of men turn on what appears to be a generator. As the rotary spins, the men make adjustments to the machine and check its operations. Producer: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, Sponsor: N/A, Year: 1904, Length: 00:02:43, Audio: Silent, Color: BLACK & WHITE.

14. Taping coils, Westinghouse works

January 1, 1904

A closeup of the steam whistle blowing at the "Westinghouse works" complex of factories in Pennsylvania, probably at the Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. Producer: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, Sponsor: N/A, Year: 1904, Length: 00:02:15, Audio: Silent, Color: BLACK & WHITE.

12. Steam hammer, Westinghouse works

January 1, 1904

From what appears to be a furnace, a large, glowing block is lifted with the help of a crane over to a table by a group of men. A hammer comes from above and pounds down on the block repeatedly as the men turn the block several times so that it will acquire a certain shape.

11. Panoramic view aisle B, Westinghouse works

January 1, 1904

Filmed using a camera on an overhead crane, a traveling view of a large, long aisle is shown. Men are busy performing various tasks on machinery, probably generators. Other men are walking down the aisle in all directions, and carts carrying items come and go. The film ends when the camera reaches the end of the aisle where windows and a large opening are.

10. Panorama view street car motor room

January 1, 1904

A camera moving forward on an overhead crane gives a traveling view of men working on machinery. Carts carrying parts and pieces of machinery pass by on rails; cranes lift machinery; and men perform their various duties, including hammering objects. Producer: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, Sponsor: N/A, Year: 1904, Length: 00:02:34, Audio: Silent, Color: BLACK & WHITE.

8. Panorama exterior, Westinghouse works

January 1, 1904

The view from a moving train shows some of the Westinghouse interests and the surrounding areas. The first part of the film shows the Turtle Creek train station followed by buildings, homes, train yards, and industrial buildings, possibly the Westinghouse Air Brake Company. It passes by another station which appears to be Pitcairn. The second part of the film shows the Westinghouse Machine Co.

7. Girls winding armatures

January 1, 2014

Numerous women sit in rows at machines where they appear to be winding some type of wire and tooling it onto machines. Two young men push spools of this wire down the aisle. Supervisors, male and female, walk down the aisle and observe the women's work, stopping for a while at one woman's station.

6. Girls taking time checks, Westinghouse works

January 1, 1904

During this clip, almost 200 women file by a device on the wall from which they take their time checks. A man runs halfway across the screen at the end of the film. Producer: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, Sponsor: N/A, Year: 1904, Length: 00:02:28, Audio: Silent, Color: BLACK & WHITE.

4. Coil winding machines, Westinghouse works

January 1, 1904

Numerous women stand in rows at winding machines, taking material from large spools behind them. A male supervisor walks down the aisle, checking the work of the women. Producer: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, Sponsor: N/A, Year: 1904, Length: 00:02:03, Audio: Silent, Color: BLACK & WHITE.

3. Casting a guide box, Westinghouse works

January 1, 1904

A large bucket full of molten material is poured into a large container, possibly a mold, by a group of men using machinery. Some other men stoke the fire under the container. When finished pouring, the men lift the bucket up from the container and take it away on a crane. Two men put prods down repeatedly into the container, while others lay covers on top of it.

2. Assembling and testing turbines, Westinghouse works

January 1, 1904

During the second track we see a working turbine. Two men check the running of various parts. A third man is seen walking through a few times, once stopping to look at one of the men's notes. Producer: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company, Sponsor: N/A, Year: 1904, Length: 00:02:45, Audio: Silent, Color: BLACK & WHITE.

1. Assembling a Generator, Westinghouse Works

January 1, 1904

On the first episode of this film, a group of men work on various parts of a large generator, assembling the pieces. A crane carries a large piece of the generator over to the rest of the machine, and the men guide it down to construct it. The crane brings two other pieces to the machine and lays them down where they belong.

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