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The Jukebox Story: Whose Idea Was This Anyway?

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Ken Dowell

Was it the inventor of the “nickel-in-the-slot” machine? Continue reading →

Posted in History, Uncategorized | Tagged Albert K. Keller, automatic phonograph, Charles Adams Randall, history, juke joints, jukebox, Louis Glass, music, phonograph | 10 Comments

Oh the Things Thomas Edison Thought Of

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Ken Dowell

Like the phonograph, the light bulb, the motion picture. And the waffle maker?!? Continue reading →

Posted in History, Uncategorized | Tagged Black Maria, Edicraft, Edison National Historic Park, inventor, light bulb, Menlo Park, motion picture, phonograph, Thomas Edison, West Orange | 11 Comments
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