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Inventor Granville T. Woods

Granville T. Woods of Columbus invented dozens of devices that improved railroad safety.

Aired 11/16/2017

Columbus Neighborhoods

Inventor Granville T. Woods

Clip: Season 4 Episode 7 | 2m 24sVideo has Closed Captions

Granville T. Woods of Columbus invented dozens of devices that improved railroad safety.

Known as “The Black Edison,” Columbus native Granville T. Woods invented dozens of devices that improved railroad safety.

Aired 11/16/2017

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