Olympia Light and Power Co. records 1891-1912

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Olympia Light and Power Co. records 1891-1912

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv69332

The Olympia Light and Power Company, a waterwheel-generated hydro-electric power plant that was organized in 1890, brought the first electricity to Olympia and Tumwater, Washington. The collection contains correspondence, reports, financial records, and legal papers.

4.0 linear feet, 3 containers, 1 volume

eng,

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6376717

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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Washington Public Power Supply System

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Olympia Light and Power Company

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The Olympia Light & Power Company, organized in 1890, brought the first electricity to Olympia and Tumwater, Washington. The waterwheel-generated hydro-electric power plant also powered the streetcars between Olympia and Tumwater. In 1923 it became Puget Sound Power & Light Co. Sources: Olympia, Washington government website: http://olympiawa.gov/documents/Admin/CFP/Final%20CFP/Drinking%20Water%20A.pdf http://olympiawa.gov/documents/Admin/CFP/Final%20CFP/Front%20...