Thomas Alva Edison, the Wizard of Menlo Park whose genius ushered in a new era of light and sound for humankind, invented the phonograph at his New Jersey laboratory on this day in history, Aug. 12, ...

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WOODSTOCK, N.Y. (AP) — Hard of hearing, Thomas Edison found a unique way to appreciate piano music. As someone played, the great inventor would lean in close to the instrument, right above the keys, ...

At the heart of the story is the spirit of invention and innovation and collaboration and competitiveness birthed at the dawn ...

The Edison Festival of Light began in February 1938 as a way to honor Fort Myers' most famous winter resident, Thomas Edison. Eighty eight years later, the festival is back and still going strong.

WOODSTOCK, N.Y. — Hard of hearing, Thomas Edison found a unique way to appreciate piano music. As someone played, the great inventor would lean in close to the instrument, right above the keys, and he ...

Thomas A. Edison, noted inventor, is helping the Pittsfield Community Fund. Mr. Edison, in a letter to Campaign Chairman George H. Southard, praises highly the Community Fund or Chest plan, wishing ...

The Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum recently welcomed nearly 90 guests to its Night at the Movies with Mr. Edison event, according to a news release. The event took place Aug. 8 at Milan Town Hall, 24 ...