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February 9, 2023

135 Years AgoThe Local News – The electric light company have decided to construct a building and supply their own power. A lot on Prospect Street opposite the freight house has been secured from Moody and Gould, and work will soon commence upon a new brick building 60 x 80 feet. Four steam engines will be used, for which steam will be furnished from a 250-horsepower boiler. A duplicate set of arc and incandescent dynamos will be put in, and set to be kept in reserve in case of accident. Plans for the building are being prepared in New York and the company hopes to have it completed within 60 days.

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