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Edison’s Laboratory

Edison's Laboratory

Thomas Edison’s Laboratory in Menlo Park in New Jersey is where Edison started more than 400 inventions, including the phonograph.

The original laboratory was opened in 1876. A replica built in 1929, now stands in Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan.

Edison's Laboratory

Did you notice the pipe organ in the photo above? According to info gathered at Greenfield Village, Edison’s workers entertained themselves with the organ on the second floor. Many of his experiments were also created on the same floor.

A trio of images from Greenfield Village were featured on “Back in Time.”

All photos are my own. ©Pepper Tron/Heavens Sunshine
No usage allowed in any form without my written consent.

Posted for Dan’s Fun Foto Challenge – Starting with Inventions

20 responses to “Edison’s Laboratory”

  1. Brenda's Thoughts Avatar
    Brenda’s Thoughts

    This is so fascinating. I keep returning to the photos. I’d love to see this someday!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Yay! It really is even better being right there. I do hope you get to see it one day. It is so worth making the effort. We have been to Greenfield Village so many times over the years and still are learning new things.

      Reply
  2. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    What a neat photo! I’ve never been great at reading history books. Taking my classes on field trips to places like these was my favorite way to really take in history.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      I feel exactly the same way, Laura. You would really enjoy Greenfield Village at the Henry Ford Museum. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment. 😉

      Reply
  3. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    The organ must have made some beautiful music in its day from the size of the pipes.

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      I would have loved to have heard the music. What a fun place that must have been to work. 😊

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        Yes, I’ll bet it was incredible filling that room!

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        1. Pepper Avatar
          Pepper

          Hey, Linda. I’ve got a question for you. In order to keep it private, would you mind sending me an email through my contact form?
          https://heavenssunshine.com/12408-2/.
          I will send you an email with my question.

          Thanks! 😊

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          1. Linda Schaub Avatar
            Linda Schaub

            Done.

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            1. Pepper Avatar
              Pepper

              Thanks, Linda. I’ll get back to you soon. 😉

              Reply
  4. Gisela Benseler Avatar
    Gisela Benseler

    I showed it on my Blog

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks, Gisela. Have a great day. 😉

      Reply
  5. Gisela Benseler Avatar
    Gisela Benseler

    Very interesting!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      Thanks. Greenfield Village is a great place to visit.

      Reply
  6. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    A genius at work!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      You are so right! An amazing person he must have been.

      Reply
  7. sandyjwhite Avatar
    sandyjwhite

    What a fascinating place to visit!

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    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      It sure is! I keep going back and I learn even more. 😉

      Reply
  8. Jet Eliot Avatar
    Jet Eliot

    I loved this interesting look at the MI Edison Laboratory, Pepper.

    Reply
    1. Pepper Avatar
      Pepper

      So glad you enjoyed it, Jet. 😊

      Reply

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