Annual lists of public utilities, 1905-1972.

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Annual lists of public utilities, 1905-1972.

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Lists of public utilities operating in Wisconsin prepared by the division, generally showing type of utility, ownership (public, private), gross revenue class, name of company, address, services (electric, gas, etc.) and division file number.

0.4 c.f. (1 archives box)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Utility Rates Division.

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Railroad Commission of Wisconsin

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Legislation of 1905 established a Railroad Commission of three members, to be appointed by the Governor (Chap. 362). The Commission succeeded the Railroad Commissioners' Department (WIHV85-A2017) which had been established in 1874. The name of this agency was changed in 1931 to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (WIHV85-A696). The Commission was granted extensive powers to investigate complaints against railroad companies, and its scrutiny extended to such matter...