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Thomas Edison/electric-lighting

A May 4, 1883 agreement described a central station and pole-line electric system for Shamokin. The Shamokin central station began service on September 22, 1883.

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Historic view of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant in ShamokinHistoric exterior view of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant in Shamokin.Image date unknown

Introduction

A May 4, 1883 agreement described a central station and pole-line electric system for Shamokin.

Chronology

The Shamokin central station began service on September 22, 1883.

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**Side view of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant in Shamokin**Historic side view of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant in Shamokin.Image date unknown

**Thomas Edison portrait associated with Myron Thomas Photography Studio**Thomas Edison portrait associated with Myron Thomas Photography Studio in Shamokin.Image date unknown

1953 excavation photograph showing stonework reported as part of Shamokin's former Edison light plant foundation — **Edison light plant foundation uncovered in 1953**A February 28, 1953 newspaper photograph of masonry identified in the accompanying report as part of the former Edison Electric Illuminating Company plant foundation.Image date: 1953-02-28