One hundred and twenty one years ago, on June 3rd, 1889, the world experienced its first long distance transmission of electrical power. The picture shown here is of the hydro electric generating station at Willamette Falls near Portland Oregon.  This plant delivered power to 55 street lights over 14 miles away, in Portland, and heralded [...]
On This Date (June 3rd), 1889…
June 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Energy, Power
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