1st Elec. Street Light
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1st Elec. Street Light
The first demonstration of public street lighting at the Place de la Concorde, Paris, installed by Deleuil, Archereau and Leon Foucault. Date: December 1844
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1844 Concorde Crowds Demonstration Electric Foucault Fountains Illumination Installed Invention Leon Lighting Obelisk December
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This photograph captures the historic moment of the first public demonstration of an electric street light at the Place de la Concorde in Paris, on a chilly December night in 1844. The pioneering inventors behind this groundbreaking innovation were the trio of Hippolyte Deleuil, Jacques-Antoine Archereau, and Léon Foucault. The Place de la Concorde, a grand square in the heart of Paris, is adorned with its iconic obelisk, fountains, and various statues, all illuminated by the soft, warm glow of the new electric lighting system. The crowd, gathered in awe, gazes at the spectacle, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. The first electric street light, which was installed by Deleuil, Archereau, and Foucault, marked a significant milestone in the history of electric lighting. This demonstration paved the way for the widespread adoption of electric lighting in public spaces, eventually leading to the gradual replacement of gas lamps. The inventors, Deleuil, Archereau, and Foucault, had worked tirelessly to perfect their invention, which utilized a battery, an electric generator, and a system of wires to distribute the electricity. Their invention was not only a technical marvel but also a symbol of human ingenuity and progress. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was on the brink of a new technological era. The first electric street light at the Place de la Concorde stands as a testament to the inventors' vision and their unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of what was possible.
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