Ellsworth, WI Multipart Electric Distribution Line c.1920

By Joe Maurath, Jr.; posted July 11, 2008

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In the background is classic "wishbone" steel crossarm construction mounted on wooden poles outfitted with multipart porcelain insulators. As this high voltage circuit makes a 90-degree turn in the foreground suspension insulators can be clearly seen doing their job nearly 90 years ago!

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