George Westinghouse

Events

2

Episodes

4

Years

1889–1891

Every event in Historedia whose sources name George Westinghouse, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. William Kemmler, first execution by electric chair

   1889–1890

   Role: Supporter of Kemmler's appeal

   1. 1October 9 - December 30, 1889 · CourtLegal Appeal Failure

      Kemmler's legal appeals regarding the electric chair failed in late 1889, enabling his execution.

   2. 2August 6, 1890 · Auburn PrisonFirst Execution by Electric Chair

      William Kemmler was executed at Auburn Prison on August 6, 1890, marking the first judicial use of the electric chair.

2. First long-distance AC transmission from the Ames power plant

   1890–1891

   Role: Engineer and financier who supplied the AC system and alternators

   1. 31890 · Ames Hydroelectric Generating PlantEquipment Installation

      Westinghouse delivered equipment in summer 1890, which was installed later that winter for the AC system.

   2. 419 June 1891 · Ames Hydroelectric Generating PlantOperational Launch

      The Ames plant became operational in June 1891, running continuously for the first 30 days to power the Gold King Mine.

Sources

1. William Kemmler Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
2. Ames Hydroelectric Generating Plant Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-06
3. L. L. Nunn Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-23