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Philadelphia Electric Company

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Item No: foc0000510
Title: Philadelphia Electric Company
Additional Title: New Electric Light and Power Station at Christian Street Wharf
Media Type: Illustrations
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:

Illustration of the Philadelphia Electric Company's new generating station "A-2" located on the Schuylkill River at the Christian Street wharf. The building, designed by notable architect John T. Windrim, housed the world's largest turbo-generator. It went on line in 1915.


Bibliography:

"Philadelphia and Notable Philadelphians" by King.Moses. Page 8d.



Call Number: 917.481 K58

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