Stanley, Francis Edgar; and Stanley, Freelan O.
- Stanley, Francis Edgar; and Stanley, Freelan O.
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born June 1, 1849, Kingfield, Maine, U.S.
died July 31, 1918, Ipswich, Mass.
born June 1, 1849, Kingfield, Maine, U.S.
died Oct. 2, 1940, Boston, Mass.
In 1883 the twin brothers invented a dry-plate photographic process and conducted experiments with steam engines. In 1897 they built a steam-powered car, and in 1902 they established a company to manufacture their "Stanley Steamers." In 1906 they set a world record for the fastest mile, in 28.2 seconds. They retired in 1917; their company continued to manufacture cars until 1924, declining as gasoline-powered cars became easier to start and operate and steam cars became less popular.
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▪ American inventors
Respectively,
born June 1, 1849, Kingfield, Maine, U.S.
died July 31, 1918, Ipswich, Mass.
born June 1, 1849, Kingfield, Maine, U.S.
died Oct. 2, 1940, Boston, Mass.
American inventors, twin brothers, the most famous manufacturers of steam-driven automobiles (
automobile).
In 1883 Francis invented a photographic dry-plate (
dry plate) process, and together the brothers began to manufacture the plates. In 1897 they began developing their steam-powered cars, and their company, the Stanley Motor Company, continued building Stanley Steamers until the 1920s. They competed in racing events from 1902 to 1909, frequently beating larger, gasoline-powered cars. In 1906 the brothers built a steam car that set a world's record that year for the fastest mile—28.2 seconds, corresponding to a speed of more than 127 miles (205 km) per hour.
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