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Pitcairn’s Own Electric Light Plant and Distribution System
ca. 1930-1950
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Title
Pitcairn’s Own Electric Light Plant and Distribution System
Date
ca. 1930-1950
Identifier
20110217-hpicpitcairn-0044
Source Identifier
43
Description
In 1898 Pitcairn Council was petitioned to explore the possibilities of obtaining electric service for the Borough. Since nearby electric companies were not interested in extending service to Pitcairn, steps were taken to build Pitcairn’s own Electric Light Plant and Distribution System. The Light Plant would continue to provide power to the community until 1972 when the Duquesne Light Company took over that service.
Genre
photographs
Subject
Electric power-plants--Pennsylvania--Pitcairn.
Electric power distribution--Pennsylvania--Pitcairn.
Pitcairn (Pa.)--History.
Source
hpicpitcairn
Contributor
Pitcairn Historical Society
Collection
Pitcairn Historical Society Collection
Rights Information
No Copyright - United States. The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information.
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