Electric light bulbs had been around for decades by the 1870s. Most demonstration systems used arc lamps, which seemed far too bright and burned much too hot for indoor household use. In 1878, Thomas ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Thomas Edison and ...
The Edison Festival of Light began in February 1938 as a way to honor Fort Myers' most famous winter resident, Thomas Edison. Eighty eight years later, the festival is back and still going strong.
Quote of the Day: Thomas Edison, a prolific inventor, believed everyone owes something to the world. His quote highlights ...