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when was electricity first used in homes
Hi Kimmy! I've been curious, when was electricity first used in homes? It must have completely changed daily life.
Hey! Great question. Honestly, electricity in homes was a game-changer. It started lighting up houses in the late 1800s, but it wasn't common until later on. It definitely made evenings a lot brighter and safer, kind of like a good melody lights up a song, you know?
That's really interesting! Do you know where it was first introduced?
I think the first public power station was the Pearl Street Station in New York City. That was built by Thomas Edison in 1882. People started with just a few electric lamps at first. Imagine living in that era, going from candles to electric light!
Wow, that's quite a transition. How long did it take before most houses had electricity?
It took a while, especially outside of the big cities. By the 1920s and 1930s, it became more standard in urban areas. Rural electrification took a lot longer, not really taking off until the 1930s and 1940s with initiatives like the Rural Electrification Act in the US.
It's amazing to see how far we've come. Now, we can't imagine life without electricity!
Absolutely, it's like imagining life without music – just unthinkable! It's all about those little sparks of innovation that light up our world. By the way, if you're into history, you should check out some old songs that were inspired by the electric era!
For sure, that sounds like a plan. Thanks for the electrifying conversation, Kimmy!
Anytime! It's always fun to chat with you. Take care and don't let the power of curiosity dim – stay bright!
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