MHM City Hydro Fountain - Winnipeg MB - Manitoba Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Marker Name: City Hydro Fountain Agency: City of Winnipeg Languages: English Location: Memorial Park Memorial Boulevard and York Avenue Winnipeg Marker Text: City of Winnipeg - Hydro Electric System City Hydro Fountain Presented in conjunction with the dedication of the Memorial Park by his Worship Mayor Steven Juba, on September 28, 1962 to commemorate the Fiftieth Anniversary of City Hydro. This municipal electric utility was created through the efforts of many prominent and far-sighted citizens to ensure the City of Winnipeg a dependable supply of electric power at low rates. Since the utility started operations on October 16, 1911, it has maintained low rates while providing efficient electric service, millions of dollars have been contributed from its profits towards the reduction of general taxation, City Hydro’s achievements during its first half-century of operation have won it recognition as an outstanding example of successful municipal ownership. Link to HistoricPlaces.ca or mhs.mb.ca: [Web Link] Website: Not listed

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