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Thomas Edison House

Located in the historic Butcherton neighborhood, this was the home of the prolific inventor during his brief tenure as a telegrapher with Western Union Company, just after the Civil War. An early motion picture projector, cylinder and disk phonographs, several types of dictating machines and a collection of electric light bulbs are some of Edison's inventions on display. A short video presentation describes the inventor's life; the period 'Boarding Room' depicts Edison's life in Louisville in 1866-67 and the significance of the telegraph, and a timeline illustrates the inventor's life and some of his most significant inventions.

Group tours of up to 50 persons welcome. Open Tuesday through Saturday and by special appointment; closed major holidays, including Derby Day.

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Location: 729-31 East Washington St., Louisville Kentucky 40202 Telephone 502-585-5247

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