Langstroth, L. L. (Lorenzo Lorraine), 1810-1895
Person
Biographical Note
Lorenzo L. Langstroth created what is referred to as the “modern beehive” in 1851. Langstroth’s beehives attached the frames to the top of the beehive leaving 3/8 inch between the walls and the core of the beehive. 3/8 of an inch is the perfect amount of space to keep bees from building comb. This design was said to also agitate the bees less.
Source:
“American Beekeeping History: The Bee Hive,” http://outdoorplace.org/beekeeping/history1.htm.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Willis E. Franklin Patent
Collection
Identifier: Ms-1967-001
Abstract
This collection contains an 1872 patent transfer for Movable Comb Bee-Hives to Willis E. Franklin from Lorenzo L. Langstroth, the inventor of the modern Langstroth beehive.
Dates:
1872