Benjamin Garver Lamme

About the Author

Benjamin Garver Lamme was a pioneering electrical engineer whose career helped shape the development of modern power systems in the United States. Working extensively with Westinghouse, he contributed to the design and improvement of alternating-current machinery, transformers, and large-scale generators that powered early electrification projects. His technical insight and practical innovations supported the growth of reliable electric utilities and industrial applications during a transformative era. Lamme’s autobiography offers readers an inside view of the engineering challenges and breakthroughs that defined the birth of widespread electric power.