Defunct Corporation | |
Industry | Energy |
Founded | 1900 |
Headquarters | Detroit, Michigan |
Key people
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Emerson McMillin (founder and president) |
Products | Electricity and natural gas |
American Light and Traction was founded in 1900 for the purpose for consolidating the utility industry's small, local power suppliers. By 1901, American Light and Traction owned and controlled over 40 gas producing plants, electric light and traction (streetcar) properties.