1-4, Lab and satellite buildings, 7206) They were numbered 1
through starting with the one closest Main Street.13
machines roared and men sweated the grimy heat. The rear part Building was turned into a
wood-working shop make the jigs and patterns needed the
. There
were also numerous condensers, induction coils, relays, and
electro-mechanical assemblies hand.
Once the main laboratory was completed work began four
smaller laboratory buildings, identical size 100ft 25ft)
and positioned right angles the main building. The "galvanometer room" the early plans for the
lab was now made into separate building, completely dedicated
to electricity.
Building was established the chemical laboratory. Great pains were taken
to avoid all metal fittings that might influence the
electromagnetic devices used experiments. Building was used a
storeroom for the overflow chemicals for Building an
indication the growing importance chemistry the Edison
laboratory.
Building was devoted electrical work and the study of
magnetism. It
was fitted with balance room and lined with shelves
containing bottles chemicals. was constructed deep foundation of
brick and cement that would dampen any shocks the delicate
electrical measuring equipment inside.(Illus. This building
contained all sorts electrical measuring devices, including
several kinds galvanometers, Wheatstone bridges, and large
selection meters use the Edison lighting system
