[Phono-L] Hearthstone Museum Exhibit of Edison Photographs

[Jim Nichol]

This CD sounds great!  I just ordered one.

That house is stunning.

Jim Nichol

On May 28, 2009, at 8:10 AM, Robin Rolfs wrote:

> Greetings Edison Fans,
>
> We would like to share with our fellow phonograph enthusiasts the  
> following information on an exhibit we are conducting at Hearthstone  
> Historic House Museum in Appleton, Wisconsin.
>
> Hearthstone Historic House Museum, Appleton, Wisconsin will open the  
> exhibit on May 30th featuring photography with a connection to  
> Thomas A. Edison. On September 30, 1882 Hearthstone Historic House,  
> built for Appleton businessman Henry J. Rogers and family, became  
> the first private home in the world to be lighted by a centrally  
> located hydroelectric station using the newly invented Thomas A.  
> Edison system.  On loan from noted collectors, Robin and Joan Rolfs,  
> is a collection of published and unpublished photographs taken by  
> photographer Lewis Lueder.  Lewis Lueder was the official  
> photographer to Mr. Thomas A. Edison from 1913 to the 1920's.  Mr.  
> Lueder was manager of the Photographic Studio which was part of the  
> Edison Laboratory organization.
>
> Cameras that Lewis Lueder used to capture the inventions, candid  
> photos and professional photographs of the great inventor, Thomas A.  
> Edison, will be on display. This collection gives us a glimpse into  
> the professional career of this photographer.  Mr. Lueder was  
> compiling a book on photography and his notes are among the  
> artifacts. There are many facets to his work as the official  
> photographer to Mr. Thomas A. Edison and Edison Industries.  The  
> exhibit will show photography used in industrial, commercial, social  
> and amateur settings.
>
> A tour of the house displays the original electroliers and light  
> switches still in use.  Visitors learn about the effect electric  
> light had on society. Check out the events at   http://www.focol.org/hearthstone/
>
> A CD containing a 75 page color hi-res .pdf file with over 125  
> photos, most having never been published before, is available for  
> purchase for $12.00 incl. shipping from Robin & Joan Rolfs.  Check  
> our website at:  www.audioantique.com
>
> Hearthstone Historic House Museum
> 625 West Prospect Avenue
> Appleton, WI 54911
> 920-730-8204
>
> Hours:  Tuesday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
> Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.