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AT LEAST ONE of five century-old incandescent light bulbs still works after being pulled from the cornerstone of a Cleveland-area building along with a time capsule.
The Plain Dealer reports that GE Lighting began a 100th anniversary celebration of the Nela Park operation on Monday at one of the park’s original buildings at the East Cleveland research centre.
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The lead-box time capsule held photos of Nela founders, journals, and a book of technical specifications. The 40-watt light bulbs were packed in sand above the box. A special socket was used to show off one bulb’s longevity. The rest went to a research lab.
The Nela industrial park is the headquarters of GE Lighting, and is listed as an historic place by the US Department of the Interior.
Friday 29 November, 2024
Friday 29 November, 2024
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Lightbulb found in cornerstone still works after 100 years
AT LEAST ONE of five century-old incandescent light bulbs still works after being pulled from the cornerstone of a Cleveland-area building along with a time capsule.
The Plain Dealer reports that GE Lighting began a 100th anniversary celebration of the Nela Park operation on Monday at one of the park’s original buildings at the East Cleveland research centre.
The lead-box time capsule held photos of Nela founders, journals, and a book of technical specifications. The 40-watt light bulbs were packed in sand above the box. A special socket was used to show off one bulb’s longevity. The rest went to a research lab.
The Nela industrial park is the headquarters of GE Lighting, and is listed as an historic place by the US Department of the Interior.
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