The first lighthouse to use electric light was the Statue of Liberty in New York City, which was illuminated by electric lamps on December 31, 1879. However, the first lighthouse specifically designed to use electric light was the Maiden’s Tower in Istanbul, which was lit by electric arc lamps in 1839.
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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