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Dawn of a New Era - Technology Tours of Hearthstone and the Vulcan Street Plant

  • Hearthstone Historic House Museum 625 W. Prospect Avenue Appleton, WI 54911 USA (map)

For a decade starting in 1882, Appleton had more electrified buildings than any other city in the world! See how it all started and what made Appleton famous as a place of innovation. Also given by Edison experts Robin & Joan Rolfs, this tour provides an overview of the 140 year old artifacts - fixture, switches, and wiring - that still light Hearthstone to this day. The Rolfs will then escort guests to the Vulcan Street Power plant which is about a mile away by car.. There, Appleton Historical Society staff will demonstrate the plant in operation.

Tickets are $15 and available on-line using the following link.