Series 02-07: George Cutter Company

Episode 7: George Cutter Company

What do New Orleans’ flickering streetlights and South Bend’s industrial past have in common? The George Cutter Company. In this episode of A Bend in Time, we illuminate the story of the man who brought style to streetlights across the U.S. and beyond. From his collaborations with Alexander Graham Bell to crafting iconic Arcadian lamps still standing in historic districts, George Cutter’s legacy is a beacon of innovation and design. Learn about his remarkable journey, the rise of his company, and its eventual assimilation into Westinghouse.

Part of Series 2: Forgotten Businesses of South Bend

 

A Bend in Time is presented by The History Museum in South Bend, Indiana and hosted by Aaron Helman. 

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