Executive Meeting of Engineers and Business Leaders
Photograph
A historical black-and-white photograph of a formal meeting attended by a large group of men seated around a long conference table. The room is ornately decorated, featuring two chandeliers, a large framed painting on the left wall, and a door with a sign that reads "19 GRACE PROTOPT. BLDG." The attendees are dressed in formal business attire, indicative of a late 19th- or early 20th-century professional setting.
This image likely depicts a board meeting or professional gathering of engineers, industrialists, or business executives involved in a major organization, possibly related to electricity, engineering, or patent development. Given the setting and the presence of distinguished gentlemen, this could be an early meeting of an industry-defining association, such as a utilities board, an engineering society, or a corporate leadership team. If this is related to Lewis H. Latimer’s collection, it may involve discussions on electrical patents, business strategies, or innovation in technology.
Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]
Visible on the door: "19 GRACE PROTOPT. BLDG."