02 Dec two seldom found late 19th century electric light and supply hardbound catalogs added to bldg. 51 musuem archive.

two amazingly intact and exceptionally rare early electric product catalogs were recently acquired by the bldg. 51 museum archive. the 1892 chicago electric light and power supply product catalog is especially interesting, showcasing a wide range of incandscent light bulbs for use in early skyscrapers. selected images from both books provided below.

images courtesy of eric j. nordstrom and the bldg. 51 archive. all rights reserved. 2022.