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    Thomas Edison

    National Historical Park New Jersey

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Thomas Edison and his family on the back porch of Glenmont.

Thomas Edison with Madeleine, Mina, Theodore and Charles and the back porch of Glenmont.

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At the corner of Main Street and Lakeside Avenue in West Orange, New Jersey stands a group of red brick buildings. To the passing motorist the buildings betray little evidence of their glory days and of the people who worked inside. A short distance away is Glenmont, Thomas Edison's estate. Together, the laboratory and residence preserve the work and character of America's foremost inventor, Thomas Edison and the family, friends and business associates who played a key role in his success.

Did You Know?

Thomas and Mina Edison with Madeleine, Charles and Theodore.

Did you know that Thomas Edison had six children?  Marion, Thomas Jr., whom Thomas called Dot and Dash after his telegraph work, and William Leslie, from his first marriage to Mary Stillwell. Madeleine, Charles, and Theodore from his second marriage to Mina Miller. More...