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Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
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On November 15 in Philadelphia, Dr. Kugler demonstrated his improved gas lighting principle in the new theatre, attended by city councils and dignitaries. The 750 lights illuminated the interior brilliantly, earning universal admiration for their safety, cheapness, and elegance, with hopes for wider public use.
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Gas Lights.--We experienced much satisfaction in witnessing Dr. Kugler's demonstration of the efficacy of his improved principle for applying this species of light to public buildings. Last night in the presence of a numerous assemblage of gentlemen and ladies, the select and common councils of the city, and many strangers of eminence, the new theatre was brilliantly lighted up. Universal admiration prevailed. The irradiation produced from these lights, is of the mildest, and at the same time of the most brilliant quality. The whole interior of the theatre, including its extensive stage and lobbies, beaming with 750 lights, exhibited a spectacle interesting alike for its grandeur and novelty. The success of this undertaking, we hope, will lead to an extensive introduction of lights of this description, so admirably combining safety, cheapness and elegance. It is indeed to be hoped, that in a few years, not only our public institutions, but even the streets of our city will be illuminated by means of this invaluable discovery.
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Philadelphia
Event Date
Nov. 15
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universal admiration; successful demonstration leading to hopes for extensive introduction of gas lights in public institutions and streets.
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Dr. Kugler's demonstration of improved gas lighting principle in the new theatre, with 750 lights illuminating the interior, stage, and lobbies in the presence of city councils, gentlemen, ladies, and eminent strangers.