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"George Westinghouse" visits McKeesport on May 19 to talk about his life, work, company and inventions.
Portrayed by Ed Reis of Pittsburgh's Heinz History Center, "Westinghouse" will be the guest of honor during a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. at McKeesport Heritage Center, 1832 Arboretum Drive, Renziehausen Park. "Westinghouse" will begin his presentation at 2 p.m.
Reis, 73, of Baldwin Borough was the executive director of the George Westinghouse Museum in Wilmerding until it was merged into the Heinz center in 2007. A 25-year veteran of the former Westinghouse Electric Corp., Reis has been impersonating Westinghouse --- who died in 1914 --- for several years, performing for school, church and other groups.
The real Westinghouse had 361 patents and founded or acquired 60 companies. His inventions included the railroad air brake, which led to the modern industrial age, and he was a pioneer in alternating current, which brought electricity to communities around the world.
Westinghouse's championing of AC placed him in heated competition with his better-known rival, Thomas Edison, who promoted direct current, or DC, but the fight was decided in Westinghouse's favor because AC was far easier to generate and transmit over long distances.
Tickets are limited and cost $18. All proceeds benefit the volunteer fund of the McKeesport Heritage Center. Call (412) 678-1832.
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