This was the Zeeland, Michigan Water and Light Station. Note the numerous primary electric lines (typically 1,100 or 2,200 volts in the day) that originated from this brick building. These wires radiated out to within Zeeland's service area. Cast iron transformers mounted on utility poles converted the forementioned voltages to 110 volts for customers. Electrical equipment within or nearby this structure also provided the power for pumping water through the community to its fire hydrants and consumers.