ASME was founded in 1880 by prominent mechanical engineers, led by Alexander Lyman Holley (1832-1882), Henry Rossiter Worthington (1817-1880), and John Edson Sweet (1832-1916).

Key milestones in ASME Codes and Standards history are highlighted in this chronology from the History and Heritage Center.

Some advice and words of caution by historian Bruce Sinclair on the eve of ASME's centennial in 1980, on the tellers of history.

A complete list of ASME Presidents and their terms.

Learn about the riddle of the ASME Meeting photo which was supposed to be taken in 1903.

An essay written in 1974 by Eugene Ferguson, published in 1980, about ASME's concerns with matters of historical relevance.

Alexander Lyman Holley was drawn to manufacturing interests (for cutlery) established by his family, who were prominent citizens in the northwest-Connecticut area.

The art and artifacts on display at ASME International headquarters give rare glimpses of the century-old Society.

Alexander Lyman Holley (1832-1882) plus thirty other engineers met in February of 1880; also noted are early Honorary Members.