Nikola Tesla visiting with King Peter and Sava Kasonovic

Nikola Tesla Timeline

1883 - Tesla Demonstrates AC Motor

2009

Strasbourg, France where Tesla had assignment by Continental Edison Company.

Strasbourg Quay from a lithograph found in Tesla's papers.

The Strasbourg railway station where Tesla likely travelled through when on assignment for Edison's company.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg where Tesla worked to repair DC lighting.

Château des Rohan, Strasbourg, France.

The first Nikola Tesla alternating current induction motor.

1883

Tesla's Strasbourg Assignment

February, 1883

On assignment by Continental Edison Company, Tesla was sent to Strasbourg, France to repair a new D.C. lighting system installed at the German Railway company which was damaged on a trial run. The government approved the job after the repairs, but Tesla never received the compensation he was promised for the work.

1883

Tesla Demonstrates A.C. Motor

June 10th, 1883

Tesla demonstrates newly completed A.C. induction motor before Mr. Bauzin, former mayor of Strasbourg, and several potential investors. They watched the motor with interest, but it was apparent they did not understand the value of the invention.

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