By the end of World War I, Emerson’s annual sales approach $3 million dollars. Under the leadership, the company expands into a new. Herbert I. Finch becomes president during the ‘Roaring Twenties’ of general prosperity. But by the end of his tenure, the...

In St. Louis, Emerson displays its product line in the dazzling Palace of Electricity as the nationwide demand for electricity continues to soar. Herbert I. Finch becomes president during the ‘Roaring Twenties’ of general prosperity. But by the end of his ...

Design breakthrough upgrades Emerson Motors to a more useful horsepower, which is then used to power countless time and effort-saving Herbert I. Finch becomes president during the ‘Roaring Twenties’ of general prosperity. But by the end of his tenure, the ...

Emerson introduces the Parker scalloped blade design, moving air more quietly and efficiently. A design breakthrough upgrades Emerson. Herbert I. Finch becomes president during the ‘Roaring Twenties’ of general prosperity. But by the end of his tenure, the...

The fledgling company builds its business around AC motors and manufactures the first electric fans sold in North America. Herbert I. Finch becomes president during the ‘Roaring Twenties’ of general prosperity. But by the end of his tenure, the company. We...

Two Scotland-born brothers, Charles and Alexander Meston, see a tremendous business opportunity in developing a reliable electric motor. Herbert I. Finch becomes president during the ‘Roaring Twenties’ of general prosperity. But by the end of his tenure, ...