The Empire State Building first turned on its lights on May 1, 1931. It was designed by architect William F. Lamb and built by the firm Starrett Brothers and Eken. The building features a unique lighting system which is often used to celebrate special occasions and holidays.
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Named after its inventor Thomas Edison, the Edison Screw Base was patented in 1881 and became
Reunion Tower, also known locally as "The Ball," was completed on February 2, 1978, and instantly
Sir William Ramsey, a pioneering chemist and Nobel laureate, is often hailed as the father of
Often times, the technological advancements in lighting come from the developments in new and innovative products.
At midnight on December 31, 1999, one of the World’s most famous attractions debuted a new