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Thomson-Houston Electric Co.; Boston, MA

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Name: Thomson-Houston Electric Co.; Boston, MA    (USA)  
Abbreviation: thomson
Products: Others
Summary:

Thomson-Houston Electric Company
131 Devonshire St, Boston Mass. (ca. 1885)

The reference work "Le Guide du Collectionneur T.S.F.-Radio-T.V." by Guy Biraud et Richard Foster, wrongly lists a few British or French made models under USA.

Founded: 1882
Closed: 1892
History:

The Thomson-Houston International Electric Company was organized as a sales organization in 1884.

In 1892, Thomson-Houston was merged with the Edison General Electric Co. of Schenectady, NY to form the General Electric Co. Stocks of both Thomson-Houston and Thomson-Houston International were transferred to the General Electric Company's stock effective on and after July 1st that year.

The Compagnie Française Thomson Houston (CFTH) was formed in 1893, in 1896 the British Thomson-Houston (BTH) was created, both as a subsidiary of General Electric.


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