Edison Brings Electricity to New York City | New York: A Documentary Film

Learn about the moment when New York City’s first electrical grid was turned on in this video from New York: A Documentary Film. At 3 p.m. on November 4, 1882, Thomas Edison flipped the switch that would change New York and the world forever. This resource will help students understand the enormous impact of electrification, what it takes to launch new technologies, and the unintended consequences that often arise with them.