The Dawn of Electricity: Revolutionizing the World with Light and Power

Experience the revolutionary era of the 1880s, a time when the world was transformed by the flick of a switch. Thomas Edison's groundbreaking opening of the first commercial power plant in New York City, known as Pearl Street Station, not only provided electricity but also introduced the concept of a centralized power distribution system. Wabash, Indiana became one of the first cities to install electric streetlights in 1880, illuminating the night like never before. The late 1880s saw fierce competition between Edison, Tesla, and Westinghouse to establish their electrical systems as the standard, leading to significant advancements in electrical technology. From the 1880s to now, electricity has powered our progress and continues to light up our lives. Uncover the history of this transformative era and the milestones that paved the way for the modern electric world we live in today.