1922 - Douglas Corporation Electric Power Station - Douglas, Isle of Man
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N 54° 08.862 W 004° 28.857
30U E 403271 N 6000968
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
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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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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Year of construction: 1922

Full inscription:
THIS STONE WAS LAID BY COUNCILLOR ARTHUR B. CROOKALL J.P. H.K. MAYOR OF DOUGLAS ON THE 20TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1922


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