Benjamin Briscoe
Benjamin Briscoe (May 1867 – June 26, 1945) was born in Detroit, Michigan, and was an automobile pioneer and industrialist.
Benjamin Briscoe | |
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Benjamin Briscoe, December 1909 | |
| Born | May 1867 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | June 26, 1945 (aged 78) Dunnellon, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Automobile pioneer, industrialist |
Briscoe entered business for himself at the age of 18 with capital of $472, organizing the firm of Benjamin Briscoe & Co. to manufacture sheet-metal stampings. This later became part of the American Can Company. He then invented a machine for the production of corrugated pipe for the Briscoe and Detroit Galvanizing Works, later the Briscoe Manufacturing Company.
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