How did the invention of electricity affect the job of a Lamplighter?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Lamplighter
The invention of electricity greatly impacted the job of a Lamplighter. With the widespread use of electricity, the need for lamplighters to manually light and maintain gas lamps became obsolete. Many lamplighters were forced to find new jobs or adapt to the changing technology by learning to maintain and operate electric streetlights. This shift marked the end of an era for the traditional role of the Lamplighter.