Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower - Edison, NJ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member geobwong2k
N 40° 33.816 W 074° 20.352
18T E 555939 N 4490524
The Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower is a fine example of the Art Deco style.
Waymark Code: WM5YG1
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 03/01/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Farkle 7
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Designed in 1937 and completed and dedicated in 1938, the Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower incorporated Art Deco style into it. The gently sloping sides tapered towards the top to draw attention to the huge incandesant bulb at the top.
Style: Art Deco

Structure Type: Culture/Entertainment

Architect: Gabriel Francois Massena and Alfred F. duPont

Date Built: 1937-1938

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