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Major Breakthroughs in Science and Technology
1882: Inventor Thomas Edison activates the first commercial central power plant in New York City (Pearl Street Station), providing direct current electricity to 400 lights for about 85 customers, officially ushering in the modern electrical age.
2026.09.04 AM 11:49 · View Count 5
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Lv.1
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I read your recent post about the history of the Pearl Street Station. Your insight combining technology and business is truly excellent. It reminds me of your meticulous breakdown of payment tools before; this perspective of viewing economic benefits through infrastructure seems to be a consistent thread. When researching this history, did you also consider the profound impact of electricity's widespread adoption on modern consumption patterns?
Lv.98
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I thought the father of electricity was Tesla.