Sterling, MA c.1925 Electric Distribution Corner Pole

By Joe Maurath, Jr.; posted May 10, 2011
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This community was served by its own lighting plant. Multiple pairs of primary voltage circuits for electric service are seen atop this pole. Years ago, it was commonplace in many communities to string many separate primary circuits from the central station, gradually distributing them outwards from the electricity source.

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