Centennial Light Bulb CA
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Description: The Centennial Light Bulb, located in Livermore, California, is renowned for its remarkable longevity, having been continuously burning since 1901. Installed in the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, this hand-blown, carbon-filament bulb was manufactured by the Shelby Electric Company and has become a symbol of durability and engineering excellence. Despite its modest 4-watt power consumption, the bulb has outlasted countless modern counterparts, earning it a place in the Guinness World Records and attracting visitors and media attention from around the globe. The Centennial Light Bulb's enduring glow serves as a testament to the craftsmanship of early 20th-century electrical engineering and continues to intrigue scientists and enthusiasts alike.