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Thomas Edison Butchertown House

729 East Washington Street, Louisville, KY (Central Business District)
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Ranked #49 of 65 attractions in Louisville
Type: Architectural Buildings
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Louisville, Kentucky
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

This tour is like a haiku. Although the tour is short, it is cram-packed with meaning. The tour guide was enthusiastic and incredibly knowledgeable. It's a one-time trip, but worth the time!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Took our granddaugther on an outing and we all enjoyed this house. Lots of educational information and given in a relaxed presentation where you aren't rushed. We just happened to drive by and wasn't aware it was there. Should advertise it more.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012 via mobile

I can't imagine how this was rated so high. T. Edison rented a room for a few months. The exhibits were period but not Edison's and most were broken. Really a waste of time and money.

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Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012 via mobile

Wife and I toured this place today after seeing the signs for years. $5 a person isn't bad at all. Few people know that Thomas Edison lived a year of his life in Louisville. Surprising how big his room was for that time. Many artifacts from his inventions are here and very few replicas. House is in great shape after... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012

It was a very informative site on Thomas Edison and his inventions. My son enjoyed the museum and was fascinated by the old phonographs and movie projectors. It was a nice glimpse into his life.

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Tomball, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

This is a small house, with loads of memorabilia and history. The tour guide was very informal and a little comical, but I enjoyed the tour.

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Louisville, Kentucky
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

Bring your children to visit and learn a little more about Thomas Edison. It's in an old section of Louisville and very down-home atmosphere. Come during Derby Festival week and watch the fireworks from this location

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

We went to an open house for all the general electric employees and we had a great time. Just seeing the old house and learning how all the things were discovered was an educational trip.

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