Electricity in Andover
From late 1889 - 1890, electricity was introduced in the Town of Andover. During that time The Andover Electric Company was formed and and an electric station was built. The Town Selectmen debated funding electric street lights and warrants regarding the topic were significant items on the Town Warrant at Town Meeting. On March , 1889, a public demonstration of electric light was put on by The Thompson Houston Electric Company of Boston. (ATM 3/1/89). On September 12, 1889 lights illuminated downtown Andover streets for the first time in a crowded ceremony accompanied by musical and civic fanfare. (ATM 9/13/89) On December 13, 1889, South Church and The Tyre Rubber Corporation were said to have working electric lights. (ATM 12/13/89) Early 1890 Andover Townsman articles list early adopteds for residential electric lighting. (ATM 2/7/1890, Mrs. Jonas Spaulding)
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