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Charles Bush did not invent street lights. In fact, the first electric street lights were invented by Sir Joseph Swan and Thomas Edison in the late 19th century. Street lights were developed to improve visibility and safety on roads and streets during the night.
The first city in the Southern Hemisphere to install street lights was Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1821.
Franz von Drais, a German inventor, is credited with being the first to introduce street lights in 1817. However, the modern electric street light was invented by Thomas Edison in the late 19th century.
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Street lights were invented to improve visibility and safety on roads at night, reducing accidents and aiding navigation. They also helped to deter crimes and provide a sense of security for pedestrians and drivers.