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George Baldwin Selden

EileenF — 2014-03-16T12:25:59Z

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- '''George Baldwin Selden''' had many professions throughout the course of his life, but he is ["Famous Residents" remembered today] as the inventor who was granted the first US patent for the automobile. Though initially he didn't actually produce any vehicles, he eventually was forced to start production in order to go after larger automobile companies for patent infringement. The Selden Motor Car Company was born here in Rochester but never came of age due to many losses in court and a major loss of finances. Selden died of a stroke in Rochester, NY in ["1922"]. The company evolved into building trucks but was closed in 1930 after being absorbed into the Bethlehem Truck Company of Pennsylvania. The Selden factory, then on Probert Street, is now home to [http://rf.harris.com/ RF Harris Communications]. To this day there's an elevator in the building that still bears the Selden name.	+ '''George Baldwin Selden''' had many professions throughout the course of his life, but he is ["Famous Residents" remembered today] as the inventor who was granted the first US patent for the automobile. Though initially he didn't actually produce any vehicles, he eventually was forced to start production in order to go after larger automobile companies for patent infringement. The Selden Motor Car Company was born here in Rochester but never came of age due to many losses in court and a major loss of finances. Selden died of a stroke in Rochester, NY in ["1922"]. The company evolved into building trucks but was closed in 1930 after being absorbed into the Bethlehem Truck Company of Pennsylvania. The Selden factory, then on Probert Street, is now home to ["RF Harris Communications"]. To this day there's an elevator in the building that still bears the Selden name.

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EileenF — 2014-03-15T21:41:10Z

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- '''George Baldwin Selden''' had many professions throughout the course of his life, but he is remembered today as the inventor who was granted the first US patent for the automobile. Though initially he didn't actually produce any vehicles, he eventually was forced to start production in order to go after larger automobile companies for patent infringement. The Selden Motor Car Company was born here in Rochester but never came of age due to many losses in court and a major loss of finances. Selden died of a stroke in Rochester, NY in ["1922"]. The company evolved into building trucks but was closed in 1930 after being absorbed into the Bethlehem Truck Company of Pennsylvania. The Selden factory, then on Probert Street, is now home to ["RF Communications"]. To this day there's an elevator in the building that still bears the Selden name.	+ '''George Baldwin Selden''' had many professions throughout the course of his life, but he is ["Famous Residents" remembered today] as the inventor who was granted the first US patent for the automobile. Though initially he didn't actually produce any vehicles, he eventually was forced to start production in order to go after larger automobile companies for patent infringement. The Selden Motor Car Company was born here in Rochester but never came of age due to many losses in court and a major loss of finances. Selden died of a stroke in Rochester, NY in ["1922"]. The company evolved into building trucks but was closed in 1930 after being absorbed into the Bethlehem Truck Company of Pennsylvania. The Selden factory, then on Probert Street, is now home to [http://rf.harris.com/ RF Harris Communications]. To this day there's an elevator in the building that still bears the Selden name.

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EileenF — 2014-03-15T21:40:23Z

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- '''George Baldwin Selden''' was born in ["Clarkson"], NY (ouside of ["Rochester"] NY) in ["1846"]. Over the course of his life he had many professions but most notably he was credited with first patenting the automobile.	+ \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Known for'''\|\| + \|\|Patenting the automobile\|\| + \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Occupation(s)'''\|\| + \|\|Lawyer\|\| + ## Use the following format for website or remove this section if no website is available + \|\|<class="tablehead">'''Website'''\|\| + \|\|[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_B._Selden Wikipedia]\|\|
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- Though initially he didn't actually produce any vehicles he eventually was forced to start production in order to go after larger automobile companies for patent infringement. The Selden Motor Car Company was born but never came of age due to many losses in court and a major loss of finances. Selden died of a stroke in Rochester, NY in ["1922"]. The company evolved into building trucks but was closed in 1930 after being absorbed into the Bethlehem Truck Company of Pennsylvania. The Selden factory, then on Probert Street, is now home to ["RF Communications"]. To this day there's an elevator in the building that still bears the Selden name.	+ Detroit might be the first place to come to mind when you think of the history of cars, but Rochester may be more appropriate.
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- * Born: September 14, 1846 in Clarkson, New York - * Died: January 17, 1922 in Rochester, New York - * Was a board certified lawyer. - * Inventor who was granted the first U.S. patent for an automobile - * Started Selden Motor Car Company based in Rochester NY - * Anyone making cars had to pay Selden patent money	+ '''George Baldwin Selden''' had many professions throughout the course of his life, but he is remembered today as the inventor who was granted the first US patent for the automobile. Though initially he didn't actually produce any vehicles, he eventually was forced to start production in order to go after larger automobile companies for patent infringement. The Selden Motor Car Company was born here in Rochester but never came of age due to many losses in court and a major loss of finances. Selden died of a stroke in Rochester, NY in ["1922"]. The company evolved into building trucks but was closed in 1930 after being absorbed into the Bethlehem Truck Company of Pennsylvania. The Selden factory, then on Probert Street, is now home to ["RF Communications"]. To this day there's an elevator in the building that still bears the Selden name.
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- More: - * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_B._Selden Wikipedia] - * [http://www.cojoweb.com/selden-motor-car.html Images]	+ George Selden resided in what is today the ["Grove Place Historic District"]. + + [[Comments]]

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alexandergartley — 2008-09-06T15:39:31Z

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- Though initially he didn't actually produce any vehicles he eventually was forced to start production in order to go after larger automobile companies for patent infringement. The Selden Motor Car Company was born but never came of age due to many losses in court and a major loss of finances. Selden died of a stroke in Rochester, NY in 1922. The company evolved into building trucks but was closed in 1930 after being absorbed into the Bethlehem Truck Company of Pennsylvania. The Selden factory, then on Probert Street, is now home to ["RF Communications"]. To this day there's an elevator in the building that still bears the Selden name.	+ Though initially he didn't actually produce any vehicles he eventually was forced to start production in order to go after larger automobile companies for patent infringement. The Selden Motor Car Company was born but never came of age due to many losses in court and a major loss of finances. Selden died of a stroke in Rochester, NY in ["1922"]. The company evolved into building trucks but was closed in 1930 after being absorbed into the Bethlehem Truck Company of Pennsylvania. The Selden factory, then on Probert Street, is now home to ["RF Communications"]. To this day there's an elevator in the building that still bears the Selden name.

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alexandergartley — 2008-09-06T15:38:35Z

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- George B Selden was born in ["Clarkson"], NY (ouside of ["Rochester"] NY) in ["1846"]. Over the course of his life he had many professions but most notably he was credited with first patenting the automobile.	+ '''George Baldwin Selden''' was born in ["Clarkson"], NY (ouside of ["Rochester"] NY) in ["1846"]. Over the course of his life he had many professions but most notably he was credited with first patenting the automobile.

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alexandergartley — 2007-12-17T05:43:58Z

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alexandergartley — 2007-12-17T05:43:23Z

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- George B Selden was born in ["Clarkson"] NY (ouside of ["Rochester"] NY) in 1846. Over the course of his life he had many professions but most notably he was credited with first patenting the automobile.	+ George B Selden was born in ["Clarkson"], NY (ouside of ["Rochester"] NY) in 1846. Over the course of his life he had many professions but most notably he was credited with first patenting the automobile.

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StevenDibelius — 2006-12-29T00:37:28Z

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- Though initially he didn't actually produce any vehicles he eventually was forced to start production in order to go after larger automobile companies for patent infringement. The Selden Motor Car Company was born but never came of age due to many losses in court and a major loss of finances. Selden died of a stroke in Rochester, NY in 1922. The company evolved into building trucks but was closed in 1930 after being absorbed into the Bethlehem Truck Company of Pennsylvania. The Selden factory, then on Probert Street, is now home to RF Communications. To this day there's an elevator in the building that still bears the Selden name.	+ Though initially he didn't actually produce any vehicles he eventually was forced to start production in order to go after larger automobile companies for patent infringement. The Selden Motor Car Company was born but never came of age due to many losses in court and a major loss of finances. Selden died of a stroke in Rochester, NY in 1922. The company evolved into building trucks but was closed in 1930 after being absorbed into the Bethlehem Truck Company of Pennsylvania. The Selden factory, then on Probert Street, is now home to ["RF Communications"]. To this day there's an elevator in the building that still bears the Selden name.

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TomMaszerowski — 2006-07-14T19:37:36Z

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- Though initially he didn't actually produce any vehicles he eventually was forced to start production in order to go after larger automobile companies for patent infringement. The Selden Motor Car Company was born but never came of age due to many losses in court and a major loss of finances. Selden died of a stroke in Rochester, NY in 1922.	+ Though initially he didn't actually produce any vehicles he eventually was forced to start production in order to go after larger automobile companies for patent infringement. The Selden Motor Car Company was born but never came of age due to many losses in court and a major loss of finances. Selden died of a stroke in Rochester, NY in 1922. The company evolved into building trucks but was closed in 1930 after being absorbed into the Bethlehem Truck Company of Pennsylvania. The Selden factory, then on Probert Street, is now home to RF Communications. To this day there's an elevator in the building that still bears the Selden name.

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peteb — 2006-07-14T01:40:08Z

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- Though initially he didnt actually produce any vehicles he eventually was forced to start production in order to go after larger automobile companies for patent infringement. The Selden Motor Car Company was born but never came of age due to many losses in court and a major loss of finances. Selden died of a stroke in Rochester, NY in 1922.	+ Though initially he didn't actually produce any vehicles he eventually was forced to start production in order to go after larger automobile companies for patent infringement. The Selden Motor Car Company was born but never came of age due to many losses in court and a major loss of finances. Selden died of a stroke in Rochester, NY in 1922.

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RickUrwin — 2006-07-14T01:15:04Z

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- George B Selden was born in Clarkson NY in 1846. Over the course of his life he had many professions but most notably he was credited with first patenting the automobile.	+ George B Selden was born in Clarkson NY (ouside of Rochester NY) in 1846. Over the course of his life he had many professions but most notably he was credited with first patenting the automobile.

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RickUrwin — 2006-07-14T01:12:36Z

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- More: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_B._Selden Wikipedia]	+ More: + * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_B._Selden Wikipedia] + * [http://www.cojoweb.com/selden-motor-car.html Images]

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RickUrwin — 2006-05-26T00:51:39Z

added some info on George Selden

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	+ Detroit may be the first place you think of when you think of the history of cars but Rochester may be more appropriate. J + + George B Selden was born in Clarkson NY in 1846. Over the course of his life he had many professions but most notably he was credited with first patenting the automobile. + + Though initially he didnt actually produce any vehicles he eventually was forced to start production in order to go after larger automobile companies for patent infringement. The Selden Motor Car Company was born but never came of age due to many losses in court and a major loss of finances. Selden died of a stroke in Rochester, NY in 1922. + + * Born: September 14, 1846 in Clarkson, New York + * Died: January 17, 1922 in Rochester, New York + * Was a board certified lawyer. + * Inventor who was granted the first U.S. patent for an automobile + * Started Selden Motor Car Company based in Rochester NY + * Anyone making cars had to pay Selden patent money + + More: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_B._Selden Wikipedia]