A Hidden Gem worth a visit
2/24/2024
We came across this amazing tiny museum packed with Edison achievements including a working gramopho...
Thomas Edison Butchertown House
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729 E Washington St
Louisville, KY 40202
The Thomas Edison House Museum, located in the historic Butchertown neighborhood of Louisville, KY, is a significant site that highlights the early life of inventor Thomas Edison. This cottage, built around 1850, served as one of Edison's residences during his time in Louisville, where he worked as a telegraph operator and began his journey into invention.
Visitors to the museum can explore a collection of early lightbulbs, phonographs, and an Edison Kinetoscope, showcasing the innovative spirit that characterized Edison's career. The museum not only preserves artifacts from his life but also reflects the rich history of the Butchertown area, known for its meat production for over 200 years.
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Found an Unexpected Nugget in Louisville!
5/15/2023
This is a small house where Thomas Edison lived for about a year and a half. The tour was very info...
THIS WAS AMAZING!
6/28/2022
What a treat! Who knew that Edison lived in Kentucky? We had a lovely time being introduced to Tho...
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