[Phono-L] Hearthstone Museum Exhibit of Edison Photographs

[Andrew Baron]

How many photos (more or less) of the Old Man appear on this CD?

Andy in Santa Fe


On May 28, 2009, at 4:52 PM, Jim Nichol wrote:

> 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 Rolfs, is a collection of published and unpublished photographs  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.
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