Thomas Edison Butchertown House
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 38° 15.331 W 085° 44.299
16S E 610389 N 4234918
Displaying and describing some of Edisons inventions.
Waymark Code: WMK9V
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 08/06/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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http://www.edisonhouse.org/

Edison (1847-1931) rented a room in this house. As a young man he conducted experiments, often all night, then walked to his job as telegraph operator at 58 West Main Street. Experimenting at work, he spilled acid and was fired. He left Louisville and later developed over 1000 patents for such devices as phonograph and microphone.

Designated the official Edison Museum in the Commonwealth of Ky. by an Act of the General Assembly, 1982. Thomas A. Edison lived in Louisville, 1866-67. Moved to N.J. where he perfected the incandescent light. Edison returned to Louisville in 1883 for opening of Southern Exposition, where 4600 of his lights were on display.

Theme:
Thomas Edison's life and inventions.

Street Address:
729-31 East Washington Street

Food Court: no

Gift Shop: no

Hours of Operation:
Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Also open by special appointment.

Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency)

Museum Size: Small

Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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