Chronological History of Electrical Development

Have you ever considered the depth and span of electrical history?

This is a departure from our typical newsletter, but when we come across good reads, we like to share them in the hope that they will be of interest to you as well. This one is a 1946 publication, A Chronological History of Electrical Development from 600 B.C., published by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Many in our industry might not realize just how far back electrical discoveries have been made, beginning with the discovery of static electricity over 2,600 years ago! This publication should spark your interest, from that earliest discovery of static electricity by rubbing cloth on amber, to the latest in electrical development (at the time) with a 2,000,000 volt x-ray tube being developed and commercially available.

Whether you’re an installer or an instructor, new to the field or a tenured professional, the history of electrical discoveries and development is as fascinating as it is long, and it's cool to see just how much it has changed from the earliest days of electricity.

Enjoy this read, and let us know your thoughts by posting a comment!

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Thanks, Mike, great information for us history buffs.

Unless I missed it and it's in the list somewhere, I think that including the very first National Electric Code, published in 1897 by a group consisting of several Boards of Fire Underwriters and the then 4-year old Underwriters Laboratories, an organization that eventually became the NFPA, might be a worthwhile addition.

That first NEC was 56 5 1/2" X 3 3/4"pages, A little different from our current 2017 edition of 888 9" X 12" pages.

And no, I wasn't there when it was published, regardless what some of you may think.

Heinz R. August 26 2018, 8:47 pm EDT
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During WOrld War Two years the New Haven RR and the Pennsylvaia RR shipped billions of ton-miles of freight and transported tens of miilion passenger-mile with un-supassed efficiency because these vital transportation routes were electrified with hi-tension A.C.

Al Brecken August 24 2018, 2:14 pm EDT
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A Chronological History of Electrical Development - From 600 B.C.