One hundred twenty-five years ago in 1891, A privately owned electric light plant is built at 701 First street at a cost of nearly $15,000. Louis Walter was hired as an agent for the company. Shortly after, the first street lights installed. Two dynamos at the plant generate enough power to light 700 incandescent bulbs. The building still stands today, known as the Liefer Apartments. Learn more about our area's history at www.cheneymuseum.org....
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