FIRESTONE, HARVEY

Harvey Samuel Firestone (1868–1938), American industrialist. He began manufacturing rubber tires in 1896 and in 1900 organized the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, which became a leader of the rubber industry and one of the largest tire manufacturers in the United States. —SHSBC Binder 28 Approved Glossary

Harvey Samuel Firestone (1868–1938), American industrialist. He began manufacturing rubber tires in 1896 and in 1900 organized the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, which became a leader of the rubber industry and one of the largest tire manufacturers in the United States.