- Great American Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century
George A. Hughes
Hughes Electric Heating Company
1908 - 1940
Fabricated Goods
b. 1871
| Education |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | University of Minnesota |
| Personal | |
|---|---|
| Born-Died | 1871 - 1944 |
| Birthplace | Iowa (IA) |
| Race | White |
| Father | Professional |
Hughes developed the electric range, the first in-home stove to use electricity. Hughes was among the first to tap into the true potential of electricity, which he promoted by traveling across the United States and offering demonstrations.