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Museums| Official Website: Brockton Historical Society's Edison Exhibit Location: Heritage Center - 216 No., Brockton, MA map Phone:508-583-1039 Ages: Kids, Adults Cost: $ |
Others to Consider: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Concord Museum, National Heritage Museum, Old Sturbridge Village, Revolving MuseumThe Edison exhibit features an extremely rare display of some of the earliest standardized incandescent bulbs, equipment, etc. developed by Edison.
In 1883, Edison selected the uniquely progressive city of Brockton, MA as the ideal place for testing and popularizing the world's first standardized central power system. He 'literally electrified' the 'capitol' of Plymouth County with his related experiments.' In late 1884, he personally supervised the wiring of the world's first centrally powered theater, fire station, shoe factory, high school etc...
The entire Heritage Center is open to the public between 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. on Sundays, or by special appointment. To arrange for a special visit, please contact us at 508-583-1039.
Admission:
$2.00 for adults, children free.
Brockton Historical Society 216 No. Pearl Street (Rte.27, Ex 18B Off Rt 24) Brockton MA 02301
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