Thomas Edison National Historical Site

211 Main St, West Orange, NJ


The Thomas Edison National Historical Site is Thomas Edison's residence and laboratory in Glenmont, West Orange, NJ. It is a place where Modern America was invented. The Historic park features two properties of Edison: the laboratory complex, and Edison's home in Llewellyn Park.

Breakthroughs made in West Orange Laboratories include:

  • Nickel-Iron Alkaline Battery
  • Silent and Sound Movies
  • Motion Picture Camera
  • Sound Recordings
  • Improved Phonographs




Updated August 2, 2021

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