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As twilight descended over North Jersey on Dec. 9, 1914, an explosion tore through Thomas Edison’s laboratory complex. The blast originated in the West Orange facility's film inspection building.

Just over 130 years ago, an odd, 49-by-18 foot tar-paper shack appeared in West Orange, Essex County. It was the start of the movie business.

Object Details correspondent Edison, Thomas A (Thomas Alva) 1847-1931 former owner Lende, H. W. Jr. DSI addressee R. D. Worrell Jewelry Company Author H.W. Lende, Jr. Manuscript Collection ...