First electric lights
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChilliWilli
N 40° 51.720 W 076° 47.672
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First successful installation of three wire electric light system.
Waymark Code: WM83F
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/26/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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First successful use of a three-wire electric lighting system was made July 4, 1883, in the City Hotel building in Sunbury. Thomas A. Edison directed the work. The Edison Electric Illuminating Co. plant was at 4th and Vine Streets.
Marker Name: First Electric Light

County: Northumberland

Date Dedicated: 10/30/1947

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: Pa. 147 (Front St.) at Market St., Sunbury

Category: Business & Industry, Electricity

Website: Not listed
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