Volta Laboratory and Bureau
Volta Laboratory and Bureau, Research laboratory in Georgetown, United States.
The Volta Laboratory and Bureau operates from a neoclassical building constructed in 1893, featuring dedicated spaces for scientific research and educational programs.
Alexander Graham Bell established this facility in 1880 using his French government prize money from the telephone invention to advance research in acoustics.
The laboratory maintains extensive archives documenting the evolution of deaf education and communication technologies throughout American scientific development.
Visitors can take self-guided tours of the facility without entrance fees, with exhibits presenting the progression of sound recording technologies.
The laboratory developed the photophone, which transmitted sound using light beams, marking an early step toward modern optical communication systems.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Elevation above the sea: 46 m
Address: 3414 Volta Pl NW, Washington, DC 20007 20007
GPS coordinates: 38.91000,-77.06861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
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