On 19 January 1883, Thomas Edison’s groundbreaking electric lighting system, utilising overhead wires, was inaugurated in Roselle, New Jersey.
This marked a significant advancement in the use of electricity for public lighting, as Edison's system provided a more reliable and efficient alternative to gas lamps.
The event not only demonstrated the practicality of electric light but also laid the foundation for modern electrical distribution networks, transforming how cities and towns would be illuminated in the future.
