The Centennial Light

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:LED
gptkbp:celebratedIn 100th anniversary in 2001
110th anniversary in 2011
120th anniversary in 2021
gptkbp:currentWattage about 4 watts
gptkbp:filamentType carbon filament
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Centennial Light
gptkbp:knownFor longest-lasting light bulb
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Livermore-Pleasanton_Fire_Department
gptkbp:location gptkb:Livermore,_California
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Shelby_Electric_Company
gptkbp:mediaCoverage numerous news outlets
gptkbp:movedTo several times within the firehouse
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Centennial_Bulb
gptkbp:powerOutput originally 30-60 watts
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:Ripley's_Believe_It_or_Not!
gptkb:Guinness_World_Records
gptkbp:status still operating (as of 2024)
gptkbp:subjectOf documentaries
Centennial Bulb Cam
gptkbp:symbolizes durability
planned obsolescence debate
gptkbp:turnedOn 1901
gptkbp:visitedBy tourists
gptkbp:website https://www.centennialbulb.org/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Centennial_Bulb
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7