August 15, 1899. On this day in 1899, in Detroit, Michigan, - TopicsExpress



          

August 15, 1899. On this day in 1899, in Detroit, Michigan, Henry Ford resigns his position as chief engineer at the Edison Illuminating Companys main plant in order to concentrate on automobile production. He turned down a considerable salary offer at Edison of $1,900 per year and the title of general superintendent to become mechanical superintendent of the new auto company, with a salary of $150 per month.
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