Edison, Tesla & NYC's First Electric Grid Tour

Edison, Tesla & NYC's First Electric Grid Tour

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New York, United States

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Visit the site of Edison’s first NYC power plant

See where Nikola Tesla’s first laboratory once stood

View the building with NYC’s first electric elevators

Learn how electricity enabled the rise of skyscrapers

This tour takes you to the key sites where New York City entered the electric age, from Edison’s first power plant to the building that housed the city’s earliest electric elevators. You’ll learn how electricity transformed Manhattan’s streets and made the rise of skyscrapers possible, while also tracing Nikola Tesla’s early work and the innovations that reshaped the city.

Along the way, you’ll unpack the real story behind the rivalry between Edison, Tesla, and J.P. Morgan. Guided by Rich Miller—former NYC Energy Policy Chief and a longtime Con Edison executive—you’ll get clear, expert insight into how New York became the birthplace of the modern electrical world.

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Discover the wonders of New York, United States with this unforgettable experience. Along the way, you’ll unpack the real story behind the rivalry between Edison, Tesla, and J.P. Morgan. Guided by Rich Miller—former NYC Energy Policy Chief and a longtime Con Edison executive—you’ll get clear, expert insight into how New York became the birthplace of the modern electrical world. Highlights of your tour include: Visit the site of Edison’s first NYC power plantSee where Nikola Tesla’s first laboratory once stoodView the building with NYC’s first electric elevatorsLearn how electricity enabled the rise of skyscrapers. Along the way, you’ll unpack the real story behind the rivalry between Edison, Tesla, and J.P. Morgan. Guided by Rich Miller—former NYC Energy Policy Chief and a longtime Con Edison executive—you’ll get clear, expert insight into how New York became the birthplace of the modern electrical world.. This tour includes: Walking tour/talk in English. This tour takes you to the key sites where New York City entered the electric age, from Edison’s first power plant to the building that housed the city’s earliest electric elevators. You’ll learn how electricity transformed Manhattan’s streets and made the rise of skyscrapers possible, while also tracing Nikola Tesla’s early work and the innovations that reshaped the city.Along the way, you’ll unp. Duration: 2 hours . Book your Edison, Tesla & NYC's First Electric Grid Tour today and create memories that will last a lifetime!