From Medford to World Fame:
Fred Stark Pearson
Entrepreneur-Engineer (1861-1915)

A Lecture by Gil Cooke

Thursday, September 28 at 7:00 p.m.

In the late 19th century, Fred Pearson created a business empire that included engineering and electrification projects in the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and Spain.

He was responsible for installing both the electric street railway systems in Boston and New York, and electricity in such major cities as Barcelona and Rio De Janeiro.

And where did he get his start? Medford!.

Join engineering historian Gil Cooke for a look at the life and accomplishments of this important 19th century figure.

Gil Cooke is a historian who writes and lectures on many aspect of the history of electrical engineering.

His lecture on Pearson has been presented at the Lowell National Historical Park.

This program is free and open to everyone.

This lecture will be held at the Medford Public Library at 111 High St. in Medford Square.

For directions, please call (781) 395-7950 or visit www.medfordlibrary.org/infopage.htm.

For further information about the Medford Historical Society call (781) 391-8739.

As An all-volunteer organization, the Medford Historical Society relies on the support of its members!