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The Legacy of Thomas E. Murray, Inventor

Inventor Thomas E. Murray’s great grandson Sean Maguire joins us to tell the powerful story of this inventor’s oft overlooked contribution to the city’s electrical systems in the early 20th century. Although not a household name, Murray is responsible for making your world a brighter place – with 460+ patents for items as small as the light socket and as large as subway power plants.

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