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First Overhead Wire Lighting System in Roselle
- When
- January 19, 1883
- Where
- Roselle, New Jersey
On January 19, 1883, the first electric lighting system using overhead wires began service in Roselle, New Jersey, installed by Thomas Edison.
This event marked the beginning of service for a pioneering electric lighting system in Roselle, New Jersey. The system utilized overhead wires, a significant advancement in electrical distribution. The installation was part of Edison's broader strategy to expand electric utilities to small towns, following his earlier work on commercial lighting systems.
Sources
- Roselle, New Jersey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
- Thomas Edison Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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