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World's Largest Light Bulb (Edison Memorial Tower)

Edison, New Jersey
World's Largest Light Bulb (Edison Memorial Tower) in Edison, New Jersey
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Size131 ft
Built1938
TypeGiant objects

A 131-foot Art Deco tower dedicated in 1938 at Menlo Park, where Thomas Edison ran his laboratory, crowned by a 13-foot-8-inch bulb made of Pyrex segments from Corning. After years of decay it was restored and rededicated in 2015 with the bulb relit.

Where is World's Largest Light Bulb (Edison Memorial Tower)?

World's Largest Light Bulb (Edison Memorial Tower) is in Edison, New Jersey. GPS: 40.56306, -74.33944.

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Where is World's Largest Light Bulb (Edison Memorial Tower)?

World's Largest Light Bulb (Edison Memorial Tower) is in Edison, New Jersey. Its GPS position is 40.56306, -74.33944. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is World's Largest Light Bulb (Edison Memorial Tower)?

131 ft.

When was World's Largest Light Bulb (Edison Memorial Tower) built?

World's Largest Light Bulb (Edison Memorial Tower) dates from 1938.

What other giant roadside attractions are near World's Largest Light Bulb (Edison Memorial Tower)?

The closest on our map are Unisphere in Queens (New York City) (about 29 miles away as the crow flies), Paint Torch in Philadelphia (about 61 miles away as the crow flies), Split Button in Philadelphia (about 61 miles away as the crow flies).

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