Lynde Bradley (August 19, 1878 – February 8, 1942), the brother of Harry Lynde Bradley, was the co-founder of the Allen-Bradley Company and the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation.

Lynde Bradley
Born(1878-08-19)August 19, 1878
DiedFebruary 8, 1942(1942-02-08) (aged 63)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Occupation(s)Industrialist, philanthropist
Known forThe Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Allen-Bradley Company
SpouseCaroline Doll

Bradley was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the eldest son of Henry Clay Bradley and Clara Blanchard Lynde, and attended Milwaukee Public Schools.[1]

"In 1901, Lynde was working for Milwaukee Electric when he came up with an idea for improving the controllers that regulate motor speed. He quit his job, secured a $1,000 investment from Dr. Stanton Allen, and founded the Allen-Bradley Company. Harry joined his brother three years later, and together they turned a two-man shop into a major center of industry."[2]

Bradley was president of the Allen-Bradley Company between 1916 and 1942.

Shortly before his death, plans were made to create a foundation, and the Lynde Bradley Foundation was established by his estate soon after his death.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Bradley, Lynde 1878 - 1942". Dictionary of Wisconsin History. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  2. ^ a b John J. Miller (2003), "The Lynde & Harry Bradley Foundation", in How Two Foundations Reshaped America, Philanthropy Roundtable