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Hearthstone Historic House Museum

Appleton, WI

Built in 1882, Hearthstone became one of the first residences in the world powered by a centrally located hydroelectric station using the Edison system. Restored interiors preserve both Victorian domestic life and the startling early arrival of electric lighting.

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Source: hearthstonemuseum.org

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