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Article Features History of Chicago Section
The World's Columbian Exposition - Catalyst to the Founding of the Chicago Section

By George M. Thomas, IEEE Chicago Section, History Committee Chairman

• This 5 page article contains fascinating historical and engineering detail as well as many historical photographs.

• You can download a copy of this article The World's Columbian Exposition.

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Article Features History of Chicago Section
Meeting of the AIEE Western Members at Chicago - Inaugural Meeting of the Chicago Section

By George M. Thomas, IEEE Chicago Section, History Committee Chairman

• This 4 page article describes topics and issues - including a long distance telephone hook-up and the selection of a practical incandescent lamp filament- discussed at the inaugural meeting of the Chicago Chapter. Photographs of two early incandescent bulbs and other documents or historical and technical interest are included.

• You can download a copy of this article Meeting of the AIEE Western Members at Chicago.

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Edison Incandescent Lamp

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Novak Incandescent Lamp

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IEEE History Center

• For more articles and photos of historic interest, visit the IEEE History Center