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March 26, 1932. (1932-03-26) (aged 89) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Known for. Founder of Cadillac and Lincoln. Signature. Henry Martyn Leland (February 16, 1843 – March 26, 1932) was an American machinist, inventor, engineer, and automotive entrepreneur. He founded the two premier American luxury automotive marques, Cadillac and Lincoln.
Explore. TAKE A VIRTUAL EXHIBIT TOUR! Predating its inception in 1902 Cadillac was preordained to set new world standards for precision. The company’s founder, Henry M. Leland, apprenticed under the legendary gunsmith Samuel Colt where he learned the significance of precision engineering, a standard he brought to his fledgling automobile company.
Sep 20, 2021 · Oklahoman. The First Americans Museum's time has finally come. And the long-awaited landmark boasts a built-in mechanism for keeping that time. "This whole complex is a giant cosmological clock — and it's really ingenious," said James Pepper Henry, the museum's director and CEO and a member of the Kaw Nation.
May 27, 2023 · Henry M. Leland, a visionary engineer and entrepreneur, played a pivotal role in the development of the American automotive industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His relentless pursuit of precision engineering and commitment to innovation propelled him to the forefront of the industry. This comprehensive article explores the ...
A highly respected tool and die manufacturer, Henry M. Leland was a machinist, engineer and an automotive entrepreneur. He learned precision machining and developed engineering expertise over the years at various positions including work at Colt Firearms and Leland & Faulconer, a supplier of engines to Olds Motor Vehicle Company.
Feb 4, 2024 · Henry M. Leland who, along with his son Wilfred, founded the Lincoln Motor Company, is one of the most influential, and least known, automotive pioneers. Decades older than his contemporaries — he was a sprightly 74 year old when he founded Lincoln — Leland’s 19th century ethics and sense of fair play collided with the cutthroat practices ...