American Light and Traction

American Light and Traction
Company typeDefunct Corporation
IndustryEnergy
Founded1900
HeadquartersDetroit, Michigan
Key people
Emerson McMillin (founder and president)
ProductsElectricity 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.

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