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The Collectable Retro Plastic that Thomas Edison Loved

Let’s play a game! Name this famous material: Thomas Edison used this material in his early disc records Early telephones were made of this durable material Some of the first printed circuit boards used this fascinating material as a base Even dice, billiard balls and dominoes were once made from this materila Many homes had […]

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How Edison inspired the top Innovation Labs of Today

Edison’s greatest gift to mankind was his creation of commercial Research & Design labs. In his invention factory at West Orange, Edison taught us that R&D is a risk reduction process, reducing the risk of launching new products! It eventually fostered the realization that the United States economy and progress is technology driven. Edison’s invention factory […]

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Harry Roman Receives 2020 Tommy Award for his local Humanitarian Service

Earlier this year, when we published Harry Roman’s 200th Blog, the Edison Innovation Foundation realized it was time to give him some outstanding recognition.  Roman has been a fan of Thomas Edison since childhood when his 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Wilson, suggested he contact the Thomas Edison Company for a science project. The Edison Company’s […]

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Thomas Edison’s First Business Venture was born on a Train

A “Candy Butcher” is defined as someone who sells candy, particularly at a fair, carnival, circus, or movie theater. The term was in common use in the mid-1800s and early 1900s to refer to street vendors, often young boys, who would carry around trays of candy and other small goods to sell. As a young […]

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How Thomas Edison Illuminated the Holidays with Christmas Lights

With Christmas rapidly approaching, it is time to hark back to 1879, the year of Edison’s light bulb patent. He liked to demonstrate the magic of his new creation and entice investors with it every chance that he got. His bulbs always garnered widespread excitement with plenty of “Oohs” and “Ahhs”. That Christmas was no […]

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Who was the Inventor they called Lady Thomas Edison?

Margaret Knight (February 14, 1838 – October 12, 1914) was an inventor who lived during the time of Thomas Edison. Like Edison, she gravitated toward technology and invention at a very young age when she was inspired to invent a factory safety device after witnessing an accident in the cotton mill where she worked. Margaret went on […]

Restoring & Protecting National Treasures at the Edison National Historical Park

It sure has been unprecedented summer. With our favorite place in the world, the Thomas Edison National Historical Park (TENHP), closed for the last few months we decided to take the opportunity to do some fun renovations that we wouldn’t normally be able to do when the courtyard filled with Edison fans… Our latest project at TENHP has […]

Thomas Edison Rocks India Licensing Expo 2020

John Keegan Discusses the Power of a Deep-Rooted Story in Licensing Last month, our Edison Foundations participated in the international India Licensing Expo Virtual 2020! Thomas Edison’s IP was displayed in a virtual booth among other powerful international brands. Our President and Chairman, John Keegan, was excited be invited to participate in a panel discussion […]

9 Famous Edison Quotes For Your Graduation Cap

Congrats to the Class of 2020! After an year full of unexpected hardship, you should be proud of  the perseverance and hard work that you have shown not only in 2020 but for the last 4 years in school. Whether you are able to have a ceremony or not, it’s time to celebrate by decorating […]

How Thomas Edison Inspired my Lifelong STEM Career

We knew Harry T. Roman invented lots of things in his engineering career, and that he was a huge Thomas Edison fan. We thought it would be cool to have an inventor, Edison fan and a seasoned writer on staff. That was 13 years ago. Recently, he wrote about his life story and how it […]