• Heavy Machine Shop

    Thomas Edison

    National Historical Park New Jersey

Winter Projects 2011

 
Installation of cabinet lights in third floor open storage

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Installation of cabinet lights in third floor open storage

Winter Projects 2011

Two projects at the laboratory complex to upgrade facilities, make visitor experiences more enjoyable, and preserve historical items have been completed. They include:

  1. Installation of cabinet lights in the third floor open storage area.
  2. Conservation of machines in the Precision Machine Shop on the second floor.

Did You Know?

Photograph of Thomas Edison at the age of fourteen years.

There is a rumor that Edison was actually born in Mexico, based on his middle name Alva. However, Alva was the name of a family friend, Captain Bradley. 

When he was young, Edison's nickname was "Al," from his middle name Alva.