1922 - Douglas Corporation Electric Power Station - Douglas, Isle of Man
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The Dougas Corporation Electric Power Station foundation stone bears the date 20th December 1922.
Waymark Code: WMVBPX
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 03/29/2017
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The foundation stone for the building was laid by the then Mayor Councillor Arthur B. Crookall J.P. H.K. on 20th December 1922
Built by Douglas Corporaton in 1923 this power station was equipped with four diesel gernerators which could produce a total output of 615kw.This was the first municipal power station on the Isle of Man and first provide a pulbic supply on 18th May 1923.
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