📜 Thomas Edison's experimental cast-in-place concrete houses, patented in 1917, were an attempt at affordable, fireproof housing.
🔍 Though a commercial failure, some examples still stand today, notably in Montclair, New Jersey.
🏛️ Explore a unique piece of architectural history and Edison's lesser-known endeavors.
💡 See an early precursor to modern 3D-printed housing concepts and an early 20th-century housing innovation.
🏡 Witness Edison's architectural vision and see a lovingly restored example at 303 North Mountain Avenue in Montclair.
📚 Learn about a significant, albeit failed, historical project.
🏠 Limited scope, primarily viewing residential buildings from the exterior.
🚶 Not an interactive museum, more of a historical landmark.
📍 The map coordinates point to 303 North Mountain Avenue in Montclair for the best-restored example.
🗺️ Other examples exist in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, and Gary, Indiana.
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