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Published July 05, 2008 11:45 pm - Despite the noise of barking dogs, beeping trucks and blowing train horns, Mayor Jesse Woodring greeted the crowd of hundreds and recognized the importance that Thomas A. Edison has made on the town. Sunbury celebrates electric era By Gina Morton The Daily Item SUNBURY -- Despite the noise of barking dogs, beeping trucks and blowing train horns, Mayor Jesse Woodring greeted the crowd of hundreds and recognized the importance that Thomas A. Edison has made on the city.
"He didn't spend much time in Sunbury," Woodring said at the 125th Anniversary Celebration of Edison's Sunbury Experiment, "but the time he did changed the world." The Edison Hotel was the first building in the city, and the world, lit by incandescent electric lighting, Woodring noted during his dedication of the Thomas A. Edison Plaza, location on Market Street between Fourth and Fifth streets. The day was also named Thomas Edison Day throughout the county by the Northumberland County Commissioners. Cindy Inkrote, director of the Northumberland County Historical Society, said the event was a great opportunity for residents to get a look at Sunbury's incredible amount of history. She added the event was designed to attract people of all ages, with various entertainment of that time period, which included the original dynamos used by Edison to generate power in 1883 as well as an exhibit displaying correspondence and memorabilia. Highwheelers were seen riding around the street, antique cars were on display, barbershop singers and food and drinks were located around the blocks. There was also a fashion show of clothing from the 1880s to 1980s and a Reenactment of Edison's Sunbury Experiment. An opportunity to tour the Sunbury Generation Power Plant was also available to residents. "It's a chance for people to check out the contrast of electrical service from then to now," Inkrote said. She added many in attendance were pleased with the event, including Dan and Hope Conrad, of Sunbury. The Conrads, who love anything historical, said they were interested in seeing the Edison exhibit in the Edison Hotel. Clothing from the fashion show and the antique cars also brought back memories to the couple. "I remember riding in the rumble seats," Mrs. Conrad said, recalling some of the antique cars. Inkrote said although the group realizes it can't be an annual event, they hope to continue working with the city on more projects. "The whole purpose is to get people to look at the city's history," she said. "The area has an incredible amount we don't take advantage of." 
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