The PORT Perspective / Lighting History

The Role of Lighting in Creating a Memorable Christmas Celebration

The Role of Lighting in Creating a Memorable Christmas Celebration

“Strings of street lights, even stop lights, blink a bright red and green…” What would Christmas be without lights? From candles lit on the Christmas tree to millions of twinkling lights on display, Christmas lights have a fun history and tradition behind them.

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First, the Fair. Next, the World!

First, the Fair. Next, the World!

It was May 2, 1893 – the second day of the Chicago World’s Fair. That afternoon, President Grover Cleveland pushed a button to turn on the electricity that brought the fair whirring to life. That night, when darkness cloaked the Windy City, an even more spectacular scene unfolded. Tho …

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