Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company records, 1904-1951 (bulk 1920s-1930s).

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Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company records, 1904-1951 (bulk 1920s-1930s).

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Correspondence, telegrams, publicity materials, employee relations files, legislation, weekly reports, blueprints, reports on pipeline problems, joint company pipeline information, weather information, bonds, clippings, supply lists, gas rates (1910-1919), house heating bills (1929-1932), meter reading reports, financial reports, audits, tax materials, 1933 World's Fair accounts and information, data for service annuity board meetings, and other records of the Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company. The majority of the collection is made up of various types of correspondence.

39.5 linear ft. (45 boxes)

Chicago History Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 8082083

Chicago History Museum

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