The Bright Story of the Streetlight

Amazing invention that changed the world.! In 1807, first public streetlight with gas was introduced in Pall Mall, London and in 1816, the gas lighting was took place in the American theatre, at the Chestnut Street Theater in Philadelphia...Later, people found that the streetlight was a very strong impact on reducing crime and' fear of crime'!

The Bright Story of the Streetlight: Setting the World Alight

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On June 3, 1807, London’s well-known Pall Mall was the scene of a singular event: the world’s first street with gas lighting. The man behind this marvel was a German-born entrepreneur, Frederick Winsor. The lights were part of the celebrations honoring the birthday of King George III; soon they would become a part of daily life in all major cities.

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Today it is probably difficult for most of us to imagine what life was like before the introduction of streetlights. Once night fell there was complete darkness, except for the occasional candle shining through a window or the torch carried by a lone traveler. The main source of light was the moon, and it offered strong illumination for only a few days each month.

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But it was a Philadelphian who made the streetlight what it is today. Dr. William Temple designed the globe that fits over the lightbulb.  If you think about it, at no time does a streetlight strike you directly in the eyes.  Dr. Temple designed it for that particular reason.  His estate gets .10 for every one made.