When Thomas Edison came to Louisville in 1866 to work for the Western Union, little did the 19-year-old know that almost 150 years later, people would be touring the home in which he resided during his stay. Located in Butchertown, The Thomas Edison House serves as a museum and place to find such items as cylinder and disc phonographs and the first home motion picture projector.
A knowledgeable staff member may lead visitors on a tour through the small brick house and talk about many of Edison’s inventions. You can browse the extensive collection, which includes pictures, light bulbs, and a chronology of Edison’s life. You’ll find the artifacts organized in glass displays amongst pale yellow walls and green patterned wallpaper. Beyond visiting hours, the museum has hosted such events as barbecues, book signings, and parties to celebrate Thomas Edison’s birthday—complete with a light bulb cake, of course.
The Thomas Edison House
729-731 East Washington Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 585-5247
www.edisonhouse.org/ThomasEdisonHouse/Welcome/tabid/1353/Default.aspx
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