Thomas Edison Helped Light The Way. In February 1879, ... Each was connected to a hydroelectric power plant that sent out as much as 40,000 volts to the masses. In 1901, ...

1. Pearl Street Station. Thomas Edison in September 1882 achieved his vision of a full-scale central power station with a system of conductors to distribute electricity to end-users in the high ...

The plan is to transform the former Boston Edison Power Plant into a 1.68M SF mixed-use area that will create commercial, residential, retail and hotel space, plus 5.7 acres of new open space.