Installations of arc lights, mounted on high tower, first large scale attempt of street lighting was made in Cleveland, Ohio. Charles F> Brush, Clevelander and inventor of the arc lamp was first to attempt lighting of a public thoroughfare. The first installation was a modest one and actually an exhibition rather than a commercial enterprise.
Title: Installations of arc lights, mounted on high tower, first large scale attempt of street lighting was made in Cleveland, Ohio. Charles F> Brush, Clevelander and inventor of the arc lamp was first to attempt lighting of a public thoroughfare. The first installation was a modest one and actually an exhibition rather than a commercial enterprise.
Creator: General Electric Company
Date Created: 1880
Location: Cleveland - Cuyahoga County - Ohio
Physical Dimensions: 8 x 10
Original Language: English
Subject Keywords: Students; Heating & ventilation industry; Testing; General Electric Company;
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