Were you part of the General Electric Appliance Control Department “family” in Morrison, IL? You will thoroughly enjoy this locally-produced book that documents the company’s 61-year history. This is an attractive, readable book for former employees, family, and those curious about the reign of this dynamic company. It would be a perfect Christmas gift.
However, only four copies remain.
The book’s title parallels the length of GE’s enterprise in Morrison: General Electric Appliance Control Department, A Legacy Beyond 61 Years, June 1949 to September 2010. This 80-page, hardcover book is 9.5 x 8 inches and was produced by thecity1.com, Morrison Online.
Look for yourself in the 230 photos. Many are from in-house photographers, who chronicled daily life at GEACD and outside events. They will surely bring back memories.
A front cover aerial photo shows the GE plant in the winter of 1949-1950. Vintage cars in the parking lot help date the photo. On the back is an aerial photo of the recent plant.
- Stan Mitick, below left, wrote a 52-page History of GEACD divided into eight decades. Those titles bear GE slogans from each era.
- He and Bob Damerow, right, described 19 Associations, Services, and Education Programs available to GE personnel.
- Mitick concluded with an Appendix of Technologies Used and Controls Built over the years.
Call Stephanie Vavra at 815-772-8718 to obtain your copy, or stop at thecity1.com new location, 230 E. Main Street, Morrison. The hardback price is $48–$0.79 per year, $0.21 per photo, or $0.60 per page. However you figure, it is a value!
