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1908 Palace Theater Light Bulb turns 101! On September 21, 2008, the 1908 Palace Theater Light Bulb reached a new milestone of longevity. Surrounded by a jubilant crowd, many museum volunteers and a large selection of local media, the historic event was hosted by Star-Telegram columnist Bud Kennedy with an historical timeline by author Jan Jones. As a result, the grand old bulb turned the corner to the next century with its customary warm low-voltage glow and electric dignity. Several years ago, the Stockyards Museum was designated as the conservator of this remarkable light bulb that has been burning continuously since its earliest days. It is the second oldest antique light bulb still illuminated, as far as is known. Over the years the Palace Light Bulb has become a media star. The Museum staff has done dozens of interviews and provided information about the old bulb to places throughout the world. Many visitors to the Museum come just to see the bulb. |
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~ 101+ ~ And Counting . . . |
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©2009 North Fort Worth Historical Society
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Our famous old light bulb began burning in 1908 as a backstage light at the old Byers/Greenwald Opera House south of the Tarrant County Courthouse. It was never turned off. As the city grew and changed, the old Byers Opera House was rebuilt in 1919 into the more modern Palace Theater. All the work was done with the bulb illuminated. In 1977 the Palace Theater was demolished as Fort Worth continued to grow. The Palace Bulb was saved and kept alight and eventually the Stockyards Museum was selected as its permanent home in retirement. |
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