Daniel McFarlan Moore and the Moore Tubes
The story of early electric lighting is often dominated by incandescent carbon-filament bulbs and, later, by the emergence of fluorescent
Lighting Below the Surface: A History of Dive Lights
Under the sea, under the sea! Darling it’s better down where it’s wetter, take it from me! Let’s investigate how
An Illuminating Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada
Few pieces of roadside architecture have earned the mythical status achieved by the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada Sign.
Frank B. Nightingale: The Father of Landscape Lighting
Frank B. Nightingale is widely regarded as the Father of Landscape Lighting, a title earned through his groundbreaking contributions that
Radiant History
Electronic Ballasts: An Overnight Success Many Years in the Making
If you were to take a snapshot in time of the lighting industry during the early 1990’s, the dominant objects in that picture would be fluorescent T8 tubes and electronic ballasts. The evolution of electronic
The Ingenious John Henry Holmes and the Invention of the First Light Switch
In the annals of electrical innovation, few inventions have had as profound an impact on our daily lives as the light switch. One of the pioneers behind this essential device was John Henry Holmes, an
Lighting The Falls: Niagara Under the Lights
Niagara Falls, one of the most breathtaking natural wonders of the world, has captivated visitors for centuries. While its majestic waters draw millions, the history of how this iconic site has been illuminated is a
Debut of the Easy Bake Oven
A pop culture staple since it first appeared in November 1963 and one of Hasbro's top-selling items of today, EASY-BAKE ovens continue to be cherished favorites for bakers-in-the-making. And while they discontinued using light bulbs
First Flashlight Patented
On January 10, 1899, British inventor David Misell obtained U.S. Patent No.617,592, assigned to American Electrical Novelty and Manufacturing Company. This "electric device" designed by Misell was powered by "D" batteries laid front to back
The Lava Lamp: A Groovy Journey Through Time
The lava lamp, with its mesmerizing movement and vibrant colors, has become an iconic symbol of the 1960s counterculture and a beloved decorative item in homes around the world. But how did this fascinating invention
Christie Digital Systems Unveils First Commercial Pure-Laser Projection System
Christie Digital Systems USA unveiled what it called the "world's first commercial pure-laser projection system" on June 13, 2014 at the Shanghai Film Art Center, the first cineplex built in China. The featured movie was
ADA Regulations Enacted (Including Lighting Standards)
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that ensures people with disabilities have the same opportunities and access as everyone else. The ADA was signed into law in 1990 by President
First Electric Flash Lamp For Photography
The electric flash-lamp was invented by Joshua Cohen (a.k.a. Joshua Lionel Cohen of Lionel toy train fame) in 1899. It was granted U.S. patent number 636,492 on November 7th of that year. The flash of
Canadian Light Bulb Patented
On July 24, 1874, a Canadian patent was filed by a Toronto medical electrician named Henry Woodward and his colleague Mathew Evans. They built their lamps with different sizes and shapes of carbon rods held
