West Springfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Dr. Mahlon Loomis
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022
1. Dr. Mahlon Loomis Marker
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Dr. Mahlon Loomis. .
Dr. Mahlon Loomis 1826-1886 Aerial Signals Pioneer . In 1850, Dr. Mahlon Loomis, dentist, inventor and wireless communications pioneer, lived with his wife, Acshah Ashley, in a nearby cottage at 232 Park St. It was here that he began experiments in electricity that led him to prove that signals could be sent without wires. In 1866, he successfully transmitted wireless signals between two Virginia mountains 14 miles apart. In 1872, he was granted a U.S. patent as inventor of wireless telegraphy, and in 1873, Congress chartered The Loomis Aerial Telegraph Company. Unfortunately, financial recession eliminated his funding resources, allowing others to develop and gain credit for the discovery of what the world now calls radio. ,
West Springfield Historical Commission Rotary Club Bicentennial Committee.
Dr. Mahlon Loomis 1826-1886 Aerial Signals Pioneer
In 1850, Dr. Mahlon Loomis, dentist, inventor and wireless communications pioneer, lived with his wife, Acshah Ashley, in a nearby cottage at 232 Park St. It was here that he began experiments in electricity that led him to prove that signals could be sent without wires. In 1866, he successfully transmitted wireless signals between two Virginia mountains 14 miles apart. In 1872, he was granted a U.S. patent as inventor of wireless telegraphy, and in 1873, Congress chartered The Loomis Aerial Telegraph Company. Unfortunately, financial recession eliminated his funding resources, allowing others to develop and gain credit for the discovery of what the world now calls radio.
West Springfield Historical Commission Rotary Club Bicentennial Committee
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 42° 6.248′ N, 72° 37.366′ W. Marker is in West Springfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. Marker is on Park Street east of Van Dean Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map.
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Marker is at or near this postal address: 232 Park Street, West Springfield MA 01089, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Mahlon Loomis (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 10, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 30, 2022
2. Dr. Mahlon Loomis Marker
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