During the war they were equipped
to carry out experiments hydrogen testing apparatus (to measure the gas the
interior submarines) and depth sounding equipment. 1918 plan indicates total remodelling of
Building The plan divides Building into main room and disc record
celluloid room, about one-third the size the main room. final possibility that
Edison took celluloid more seriously recording medium than has previously
been believed. Perhaps this room was used for temporary
production Blue Amberol records after the war and there was mistake its
description this document. The use the term celluloid puzzling because this
material was not used the production Edison discs, only for Blue Amberol
records which were cylinders." photograph
taken 1939 shows little structural change and the addition numerous bottles
of chemicals and balance (figure 13). This was carried out
by Selden Warner the small laboratory the room the west side the
building. Spieden called "chemical room and
photographic dark room.334 experimental
rooms are described.
In 1919 this building was used develop electrical systems for use Ford Model
T automobiles. the other hand the term celluloid might have
been loosely used cover all types recording material.333
The end World War work brought changes this building government
research contracts were terminated., containing
reports and correspondence relating the History the Edison Laboratory from 1935 1949.The two small rooms either side the main entrance were also changed suit
new experimental projects. This listing included all buildings being
converted historical/museum use. the 1930s this room was designated as
a chemical laboratory. Interior spaces were divided into sections and subsections. The reports
and correspondence were generated from 1935 through 1949. left Edison’s
employ 1921 (see for more Selden Warner). This room was eventually
taken over Theodore Edison and was called "Theodore’s room. They were not similar shape for the west side office
was larger and extended the partition. that case this room
could have been employed the production discs.
3M ”Thomag Edison Personal—Floor Areas Laboratory Building," November 25, 1918, 1918, WOL-
General." contained sink the north end and counter top
and shelves running along the east side. This included converting the alkaline storage battery to
96
.
333 "Classification Build)ngs-Historical Dept," July 21, 1939, Historical Research Dept.
332 jyjpg, "HSR, Edison NHS, Building 1,” pp. 7-8. Warner also worked sound ranging equipment and
assisted with the miner’s safety cap lamp.
After the war, Selden Warner continued work this room.332 This room had once housed photographic equipment and remnants
can seen the photographs (figure 11)
