phonogfp Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 "On This Day in Phonographic History..." December 27, 1889: Thomas A. Edison filed for a U.S. patent for a water-powered phonograph motor. Although a failure in the marketplace, Edison chose them as presentation machines for Czar Alexander III and pianist Josef Hofmann. January 23, 1894: Thomas A. Edison was granted a U.S. patent (No.513,095) for a water-powered phonograph motor. From Discovering Antique Phonographs, by Fabrizio & Paul. All Rights Reserved. From Discovering Antique Phonographs, by Fabrizio & Paul. All Rights Reserved. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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