Black History Is Our History: Queens Resident Lewis Latimer, Son Of Fugitive Slaves, Helped Make Lighting More Affordable

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Lewis Latimer, the son of fugitive slaves, invented a method for producing a longer lasting light bulb which also made lighting affordable for more people.

He lived in Queens when he died in 1928.

For more information on the Lewis Latimer House Museum, visit lewislatimerhouse.org.

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