The Remarkable Journey of Shelby’s 120-Year Light Bulbs: A Tale of Innovation and Obsolescence
In the early 20th century, the Shelby Electric Company revolutionized lighting technology with its innovative hand-blown carbon-filament bulbs. Founded in the late 1890s, the company produced durable and efficient bulbs, most notably the Centennial Light Bulb, which has been illuminating Livermore, California, since 1901. This remarkable bulb, still operational today, has surpassed one million hours […]
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