1948

First industrial 2000 HP, W21 gas turbine installed at the Mississippi River Fuel Corp in Wilmar, Arkansas

1947

First all-weather airport approach lighting installed at Idlewild International Airport, New York.

1940

Westinghouse supports the war effort on many fronts, including the creation of the famous “We Can Do It” poster.

1937

Westinghouse Electric constructs the first atom smasher to explore the potential of nuclear energy as a practical power source.

1939

Westinghouse makes an impression at the New York World’s Fair with its Hall of Power and Elektro, the walking, talking robot.

1930

55,000 Westinghouse workers honor George Westinghouse by raising funds to build a memorial and garden in Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park.