Granville T. Woods (April 23, 1856 – January 30, 1910), was an African American inventor. He was born in Columbus, Ohio and died in New York.
Granville T. Woods literally learned his skills on the job. He attended school in Columbus until age 10 when he then went to work with his father. They worked in a machine shop that made speed equipment for carriages and repaired railroad equipment and machinery. Woods studied other machine workers in diffe...
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Granville T. Woods (April 23, 1856 – January 30, 1910), was an African American inventor. He was born in Columbus, Ohio and died in New York.
Granville T. Woods literally learned his skills on the job. He attended school in Columbus until age 10 when he then went to work with his father. They worked in a machine shop that made speed equipment for carriages and repaired railroad equipment and machinery. Woods studied other machine workers in different pieces of equipment and was said to have paid workers to teach him electrical concepts.
Woods dedicated his life to developing a variety of improvements relating to the railroad industry and, within two years, became Chief Engineer of the steamer. Two years later he obtained employment with D&S; Railroads, driving a steam locomotive. Unfortunately, despite his high aptitude and valuable education and expertise, Woods was denied opportunities and promotions because of the color of his skin. Out of frustration and a desire to promote his...
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