Guinness Record Holding Centennial Light- Livermore, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member DopeyDuck
N 37° 40.812 W 121° 44.366
10S E 611155 N 4171081
The Centennial Light is the world's longest-lasting light bulb and is maintained by the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. The fire department claims that the bulb is at least 107 years old.
Waymark Code: WM48D7
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/21/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wildbill-tn
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The bulb was officially listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as "the Most Durable Light", in 1972, replacing another bulb in Fort Worth, Texas. The bulb was listed in the book for the next 16 editions. It was not listed during 1988–2006, without a reason being given, before returning in 2007.

More information and a live "Bulb" Cam can be found at Centennial Bulb dot org. (visit link) or on Wikipedia (visit link)
Date the Record Happened: 1972

Where did this record happen: Livermore, CA

Who Broke this record: A four-watt, hand-blown, carbon-filament, common light bulb manufactured by the Shelby Electric Company

Is there something to see here?: Yes

What is there to see here: The actual light bulb still running strong, and you can sign the guestbook

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