Always Has Been: Chapter 1: The Pearl Street Station: Pioneering Electric Lighting

In 1882, Thomas Edison and his team launched the first large-scale incandescent electric lighting system in Lower Manhattan. The Pearl Street Station began operations on September 4, supplying electricity to a square mile and illuminating homes and businesses. This event marked a transformative moment in urban infrastructure, advancing electric power for practical use in cities and paving the way for modern electric utility systems.