In an age where technology is constantly advancing and changing, it’s hard to imagine anything lasting for more than a few years. But in Livermore, California, a small town east of San Francisco, there is a light bulb that has been burning continuously for over 110 years.
The Centennial Light, as it is known, was first installed in 1901 in the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department’s hose cart house. At the time, the fire department was using a variety of different light bulbs, but the Centennial Light quickly became the favorite due to its durability and longevity.
Over the years, the fire station moved locations, and the hose cart house was eventually converted into a fire museum. But the Centennial Light remained, burning continuously and serving as a testament to the ingenuity of early electrical engineers.
The light bulb has survived numerous power outages, earthquakes, and even a move to a new location within the museum. It has also attracted visitors from all over the world, who come to see the bulb and marvel at its longevity.
So, how has the Centennial Light managed to burn continuously for over 110 years? According to experts, it’s due to a combination of factors, including the quality of the bulb itself, the constant current that it receives, and the fact that it has been turned off only a handful of times.
