Kennebunkport, ME c.1915, Early Electric Distribution

By Joe Maurath, Jr.; posted June 30, 2012
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In addition there is distribution transformer and a neat gooseneck street light on the pole as seen on the right. Most of these fixtures had incandescent lightbulbs within them that ran on a street series circuit, popular for the day. The transformer probably was wired at for 2,200 volts on the primary side with 110 volts on the secondary for local customers.

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