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Thomas Edison National Historical Park

A handsome young man, Bryan Ferry vibes!

Orpheus, a poet and musician in mythology (makes me think of the song “Orpheus” by David Sylvian)

Spending part of gorgeous yesterday at Thomas Edison National Historical Park was magical. We’ve been there many times, but you can’t get enough of Thomas Edison. I love the statue of Orpheus holding a record. And the bed Thomas Edison slept in because he spent so many hours at work in his lab. Deaf and self-taught through books and tinkering he had over 1000 patents!

A New Jersey legend of sound and vision.

And I must say, he was handsome as a younger man too — Bryan Ferry vibes! I asked one of the tour guides if Edison still had family that is alive. He does, but they are very low-key about who they are. They did visit the park and one of the kids shouted out, “Tell them who we are!” So cute that they were proud!

I have other cool stories about happenings at the park throughout the years. It’s a very special place in my heart.

I was honored to report on the soft opening of the Black Maria replica back in the summer of 2024.

My husband is a lifetime member of the historical park, so we can go free whenever we want. But they do have times when the park is free to visit. It’s definitely worth it. Everyone who works there is kind and helpful to answer all your questions. There’s plenty of fascinating movie footage about Edison you can view at a theater inside (which is well air conditioned!), clean restrooms, and three floors filled with items to explore. Of course I favor the music room.

The actual bed (not a replica) Thomas Edison slept on in his lab, after working 70 hours or so.

The historical figure I’d love to have dinner with!

To see more photographs, check out my blog from 2014: https://maryannemistretta.wordpress.com/2014/01/25/thomas-edison-a-man-with-bright-ideas/

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

A handsome young man, Bryan Ferry vibes!

Orpheus, a poet and musician in mythology (makes me think of the song “Orpheus” by David Sylvian)

Spending part of gorgeous yesterday at Thomas Edison National Historical Park was magical. We’ve been there many times, but you can’t get enough of Thomas Edison. I love the statue of Orpheus holding a record. And the bed Thomas Edison slept in because he spent so many hours at work in his lab. Deaf and self-taught through books and tinkering he had over 1000 patents!

A New Jersey legend of sound and vision.

And I must say, he was handsome as a younger man too — Bryan Ferry vibes! I asked one of the tour guides if Edison still had family that is alive. He does, but they are very low-key about who they are. They did visit the park and one of the kids shouted out, “Tell them who we are!” So cute that they were proud!

I have other cool stories about happenings at the park throughout the years. It’s a very special place in my heart.

I was honored to report on the soft opening of the Black Maria replica back in the summer of 2024.

My husband is a lifetime member of the historical park, so we can go free whenever we want. But they do have times when the park is free to visit. It’s definitely worth it. Everyone who works there is kind and helpful to answer all your questions. There’s plenty of fascinating movie footage about Edison you can view at a theater inside (which is well air conditioned!), clean restrooms, and three floors filled with items to explore. Of course I favor the music room.

The actual bed (not a replica) Thomas Edison slept on in his lab, after working 70 hours or so.

The historical figure I’d love to have dinner with!

To see more photographs, check out my blog from 2014: https://maryannemistretta.wordpress.com/2014/01/25/thomas-edison-a-man-with-bright-ideas/

The historical legacy of Nikola Tesla has transitioned from a period of relative obscurity following his death in 1943 to a modern state of ubiquitous, if often distorted, cultural veneration.
#Tesla #NikolaTesla #ThomasEdison #FilmReview #Biopic #Documentary #MovieReview #Cinema
https://pablohoneyfish.wordpress.com/2026/02/05/the-electrified-icon-a-critical-analysis-of-nikola-tesla-through-cinematic-documentary-and-historical-perspectives/

The historical legacy of Nikola Tesla has transitioned from a period of relative obscurity following his death in 1943 to a modern state of ubiquitous, if often distorted, cultural veneration.
#Tesla #NikolaTesla #ThomasEdison #FilmReview #Biopic #Documentary #MovieReview #Cinema
https://pablohoneyfish.wordpress.com/2026/02/05/the-electrified-icon-a-critical-analysis-of-nikola-tesla-through-cinematic-documentary-and-historical-perspectives/

"Capitalism rewards innovation!"

https://piefed.social/c/mop/p/1727829/capitalism-rewards-innovation

"Capitalism rewards innovation!"

https://piefed.social/c/mop/p/1727829/capitalism-rewards-innovation

"Capitalism rewards innovation!"

https://piefed.social/c/science_memes/p/1727827/capitalism-rewards-innovation

"Capitalism rewards innovation!"

https://piefed.social/c/science_memes/p/1727827/capitalism-rewards-innovation

"Capitalism rewards innovation!"

https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/1727825/capitalism-rewards-innovation

"Capitalism rewards innovation!"

https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/1727825/capitalism-rewards-innovation

Ah, yes, the groundbreaking revelation that Paris had a moving sidewalk in 1900 🙄. Next, we'll uncover that people once used horse-drawn carriages too! 🚶‍♂️➡️🐎 Apparently, Thomas Edison filmed this earth-shattering moment, but don't worry, you can watch it online instead of traveling back in time⏳.
https://www.openculture.com/2020/03/paris-had-a-moving-sidewalk-in-1900.html #Paris1890s #movingwalkway #historicalrevelation #ThomasEdison #travelbackintime #HackerNews #ngated

Ah, yes, the groundbreaking revelation that Paris had a moving sidewalk in 1900 🙄. Next, we'll uncover that people once used horse-drawn carriages too! 🚶‍♂️➡️🐎 Apparently, Thomas Edison filmed this earth-shattering moment, but don't worry, you can watch it online instead of traveling back in time⏳.
https://www.openculture.com/2020/03/paris-had-a-moving-sidewalk-in-1900.html #Paris1890s #movingwalkway #historicalrevelation #ThomasEdison #travelbackintime #HackerNews #ngated

Ah, yes, the groundbreaking revelation that Paris had a moving sidewalk in 1900 🙄. Next, we'll uncover that people once used horse-drawn carriages too! 🚶‍♂️➡️🐎 Apparently, Thomas Edison filmed this earth-shattering moment, but don't worry, you can watch it online instead of traveling back in time⏳.
https://www.openculture.com/2020/03/paris-had-a-moving-sidewalk-in-1900.html #Paris1890s #movingwalkway #historicalrevelation #ThomasEdison #travelbackintime #HackerNews #ngated

Ah, yes, the groundbreaking revelation that Paris had a moving sidewalk in 1900 🙄. Next, we'll uncover that people once used horse-drawn carriages too! 🚶‍♂️➡️🐎 Apparently, Thomas Edison filmed this earth-shattering moment, but don't worry, you can watch it online instead of traveling back in time⏳.
https://www.openculture.com/2020/03/paris-had-a-moving-sidewalk-in-1900.html #Paris1890s #movingwalkway #historicalrevelation #ThomasEdison #travelbackintime #HackerNews #ngated

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Om bra ubåtar, svetshjälm, göteborgska ord och vinylskivans ursprung.

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#podcast #improv #gbgftw #wikistats #fredagsmys #göteborgshumor #skitidet #tadetvackert #TddBpodd #humor #captainslog #kivra #klarna #thomasedison #bengans #ryssland #ubåt #kursk #gåpådjupet #joråsåatte #glasögon #svetshjälm #psalmbok #umarell #herregud #göteborgska #lö

Nytt avsnitt av podden ute!
Om bra ubåtar, svetshjälm, göteborgska ord och vinylskivans ursprung.

Du får leta själv, eller klicka på https://tddbpodd.se/424

Ta det vackert!

#podcast #improv #gbgftw #wikistats #fredagsmys #göteborgshumor #skitidet #tadetvackert #TddBpodd #humor #captainslog #kivra #klarna #thomasedison #bengans #ryssland #ubåt #kursk #gåpådjupet #joråsåatte #glasögon #svetshjälm #psalmbok #umarell #herregud #göteborgska #lö

not so long ago, America in the 1920s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl6FxzFmwyM

#SamAronow #immigration #immigrationHistory #eugenics #KuKluxKlan #HenryFord #DearbornIndependent #EmanuelCeller #Prohibition #JewishMafia #LouisArmstrong #TinPanAlley #ThomasEdison #CarlLaemmle #Hollywood

#MarkTwain #film #ThomasEdison #c1909 #history

The only existing film footage of Mark Twain as filmed by Thomas Edison in 1909, one year before Twain's death

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtzlVxhaBao

#MarkTwain #film #ThomasEdison #c1909 #history

The only existing film footage of Mark Twain as filmed by Thomas Edison in 1909, one year before Twain's death

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtzlVxhaBao

#Storeroom, #ThomasEdisonNationalHistoricalPark, #WestOrange, #NewJersey

Another scene from the well-preserved historical park that shows the research and development space used by #ThomasEdison and his minions.

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#Photography #Picture #OAA #OaklandArtAssociation #AYearForArt #MastoArt
#ArchitecturalPhotography #Interior #TravelPhotography #Travel #WellTravelled #Sony #SonyAlpha #Mirrorless #A6000 #Sigma #19mm #ThrowbackThursday #Thursday #History #urbex

#Storeroom, #ThomasEdisonNationalHistoricalPark, #WestOrange, #NewJersey

Another scene from the well-preserved historical park that shows the research and development space used by #ThomasEdison and his minions.

///tries.popped.email [what3words]

#Photography #Picture #OAA #OaklandArtAssociation #AYearForArt #MastoArt
#ArchitecturalPhotography #Interior #TravelPhotography #Travel #WellTravelled #Sony #SonyAlpha #Mirrorless #A6000 #Sigma #19mm #ThrowbackThursday #Thursday #History #urbex

#Storeroom, #ThomasEdisonNationalHistoricalPark, #WestOrange, #NewJersey

Another scene from the well-preserved historical park that shows the research and development space used by #ThomasEdison and his minions.

///tries.popped.email [what3words]

#Photography #Picture #OAA #OaklandArtAssociation #AYearForArt #MastoArt
#ArchitecturalPhotography #Interior #TravelPhotography #Travel #WellTravelled #Sony #SonyAlpha #Mirrorless #A6000 #Sigma #19mm #ThrowbackThursday #Thursday #History #urbex

#Storeroom, #ThomasEdisonNationalHistoricalPark, #WestOrange, #NewJersey

Another scene from the well-preserved historical park that shows the research and development space used by #ThomasEdison and his minions.

///tries.popped.email [what3words]

#Photography #Picture #OAA #OaklandArtAssociation #AYearForArt #MastoArt
#ArchitecturalPhotography #Interior #TravelPhotography #Travel #WellTravelled #Sony #SonyAlpha #Mirrorless #A6000 #Sigma #19mm #ThrowbackThursday #Thursday #History #urbex

#Storeroom, #ThomasEdisonNationalHistoricalPark, #WestOrange, #NewJersey

Another scene from the well-preserved historical park that shows the research and development space used by #ThomasEdison and his minions.

///tries.popped.email [what3words]

#Photography #Picture #OAA #OaklandArtAssociation #AYearForArt #MastoArt
#ArchitecturalPhotography #Interior #TravelPhotography #Travel #WellTravelled #Sony #SonyAlpha #Mirrorless #A6000 #Sigma #19mm #ThrowbackThursday #Thursday #History #urbex

#Chemistry #Lab, #ThomasEdisonNationalHistoricalPark, #WestOrange, #NewJersey

It's interesting to see the equipment and supplies Edison used for experiments to develop new products.

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#ThomasEdison #History #Photography #Picture #OAA #OaklandArtAssociation
#TravelPhotography #Travel #WellTravelled #ArchitecturalPhotography #Interior #Laboratory #urbex
#Monday #PhotoMonday #MonochromeMonday #BlackAndWhite #BlackAndWhitePhotography #MastoArt #BnW #Monochrome #PhotoMonday

#Chemistry #Lab, #ThomasEdisonNationalHistoricalPark, #WestOrange, #NewJersey

It's interesting to see the equipment and supplies Edison used for experiments to develop new products.

///prone.body.slick [what3words]

#ThomasEdison #History #Photography #Picture #OAA #OaklandArtAssociation
#TravelPhotography #Travel #WellTravelled #ArchitecturalPhotography #Interior #Laboratory #urbex
#Monday #PhotoMonday #MonochromeMonday #BlackAndWhite #BlackAndWhitePhotography #MastoArt #BnW #Monochrome #PhotoMonday

Machine Shop, #ThomasEdisonNationalHistoricalPark, #WestOrange, #NewJersey

My daughter told me about this place. The park is a large compound that used to be Edison's experiment shop near his home. He developed audio devices, rubber, and various machines here.

#Sony #a6000 #Mirrorless #19mm #WideAngleShot #Photography #Picture #OAA #OaklandArtAssociation #TravelPhotography #Travel #WellTravelled
#ArchitecturalPhotograpy #Industial #Interior #Machinery #ThomasEdison #NationalPark
#ThrowbackThursday #Thursday

Machine Shop, #ThomasEdisonNationalHistoricalPark, #WestOrange, #NewJersey

My daughter told me about this place. The park is a large compound that used to be Edison's experiment shop near his home. He developed audio devices, rubber, and various machines here.

#Sony #a6000 #Mirrorless #19mm #WideAngleShot #Photography #Picture #OAA #OaklandArtAssociation #TravelPhotography #Travel #WellTravelled
#ArchitecturalPhotograpy #Industial #Interior #Machinery #ThomasEdison #NationalPark
#ThrowbackThursday #Thursday