Episode 2 of 2

Expansion of Service

When
1884
Where
First District
Part of
Edison's Pearl Street Station opens

By 1884, Pearl Street Station served 508 customers with over 10,000 lamps.

The station's capacity grew significantly after its initial switch-on. By 1884, it served 508 customers with 10,164 lamps, demonstrating the scalability of Edison's electrical distribution system within the First District.

Sources

  1. Pearl Street Station Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26

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