Zagreb, Croatia — Central and Southeastern Europe
Nikola Tesla
Rodeni Sin Svoje Zemlje Pomognem
Gradu Zagrebu U Svakom Pogledu
Savjetom I Činom - Rekao Je U Ovoj Zgradi
Nikola Tesla
24 Svibnja 1892・Godine
Kad Je Gradskoj Općini Predložio Iz-
Gradnju Centrale Izmjenične Struje
(English translation:)
"As a son of this country, I consider it my duty to help the
City of Zagreb in every way, either through counsel or through action." -
He Said In This Building
Nikola Tesla
May 24, 1892
When proposing the building of the alternating current
centers to the City Council
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1892.
Location. 45° 48.983′ N, 15° 58.395′ E. Marker is in Zagreb. Marker is on Trg Svetog Marka, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Trg Sv Marka 2, Zagreb 10000, Croatia. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Bogoslav Šulek (approx. 0.6 kilometers away).
More about this marker. The marker is mounted on the Old City Hall.
Also see . . . Nikola Tesla - History.com. After an unsuccessful attempt to start his own Tesla Electric Light Company and a stint digging ditches for $2 a day, Tesla found backers to support his research into alternating current. In 1887 and 1888 he was granted more than 30 patents for his inventions and invited to address the American Institute of Electrical Engineers on his work. His lecture caught the attention of George Westinghouse, the inventor who had launched the first AC power system near Boston and was Edison’s major competitor in the “Battle of the Currents.” (Submitted on January 21, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 21, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.