Historical Marker

Central Station

Corner of first and Locust Sts it is now the office of the Bachman- Vechte Coal Co ยท Union

New Jersey marker

Inscription

In 1883, Thomas A. Edison opened here the first "Village Central Station," bringing electric light to streets and homes.

Location

AddressCorner of first and Locust Sts it is now the office of the Bachman- Vechte Coal Co
CountyUnion
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.626340, -74.321050

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