UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY - Revision history

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	UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY. On the night of November 17, 1883, the United States Electric Light and Power Company turned on its two dynamos and a trial string of lights along Main from 5th to 6th [[STREETS]] was dimly lit.		UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY. On the night of November 17, 1883, the United States Electric Light and Power Company turned on its two dynamos and a trial string of lights along Main from 5th to 6th [[STREETS]] was dimly lit.

	The company was operated by [[HANSEN,, Nicholas\|Nicholas HANSEN]], [[LINEHAN, Bart E.\|Bart E. LINEHAN]] and William J. Brown, a clerk in what was known as the [[HANSEN AND LINEHAN]] boat store. (1)		The company was operated by [[HANSEN, Nicholas\|Nicholas HANSEN]], [[LINEHAN, Bart E.\|Bart E. LINEHAN]] and William J. Brown, a clerk in what was known as the [[HANSEN AND LINEHAN]] boat store. (1)

	The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was the [[PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY]] which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety.		The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was the [[PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY]] which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety.

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	UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY. On the night of November 17, 1883, the United States Electric Light and Power Company turned on its two dynamos and a trial string of lights along Main from 5th to 6th [[STREETS]] was dimly lit.		UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY. On the night of November 17, 1883, the United States Electric Light and Power Company turned on its two dynamos and a trial string of lights along Main from 5th to 6th [[STREETS]] was dimly lit.

			The company was operated by [[HANSEN,, Nicholas\|Nicholas HANSEN]], [[LINEHAN, Bart E.\|Bart E. LINEHAN]] and William J. Brown, a clerk in what was known as the [[HANSEN AND LINEHAN]] boat store. (1)

	The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was the [[PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY]] which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety.		The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was the [[PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY]] which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety.

	In January, 1890 the company completed negotiations to become the exclusive user of the Edison incandescent lamp and were granted permission to erect lighting poles in certain alleys. During the same year, the city council decided to establish electric lights at street intersections. U. S. Electric then had competition from the [[DUBUQUE ELECTRIC RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] and the [[DUBUQUE STREET RAILWAY COMPANY]]. All three businesses submitted bids for the contract which stated that 35-70 street lights would be installed within a given amount of time. United States Electric Light and Power won the bid, but when it failed to complete the job on time the work was turned over to the Dubuque Electric Railway, Light and Power Company which petitioned for the contract. (1)		In January, 1890 the company completed negotiations to become the exclusive user of the Edison incandescent lamp and were granted permission to erect lighting poles in certain alleys. During the same year, the city council decided to establish electric lights at street intersections. U. S. Electric then had competition from the [[DUBUQUE ELECTRIC RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] and the [[DUBUQUE STREET RAILWAY COMPANY]]. All three businesses submitted bids for the contract which stated that 35-70 street lights would be installed within a given amount of time. United States Electric Light and Power won the bid, but when it failed to complete the job on time the work was turned over to the Dubuque Electric Railway, Light and Power Company which petitioned for the contract. (2)

	On November 1, 1892 after winning a contract to supply 200 lights for the city, the company turned on a small current. This lit four lamps of the tower of the courthouse and several at street intersections. (2)		On November 1, 1892 after winning a contract to supply 200 lights for the city, the company turned on a small current. This lit four lamps of the tower of the courthouse and several at street intersections. (3)

	On December 24, 1892, the [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was incorporated and purchased the plant and franchise of the U.S. Electric Company.		On December 24, 1892, the [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was incorporated and purchased the plant and franchise of the U.S. Electric Company.
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	1. "The City Council," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 8, 1890, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18900708&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		1. "Altman is Elected President U.E.C," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, December 15, 1915, p. 5

			2. "The City Council," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 8, 1890, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18900708&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	2. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', November 2, 1892, p. 4		3. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', November 2, 1892, p. 4

	"History of Dubuque and Dubuque County," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 15, 1939, p. 5		"History of Dubuque and Dubuque County," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 15, 1939, p. 5

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	On December 24, 1892, the [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was incorporated and purchased the plant and franchise of the U.S. Electric Company.		On December 24, 1892, the [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was incorporated and purchased the plant and franchise of the U.S. Electric Company.

	The 1884-1885 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Main in the Kistler Block as the company address.		The 1884-1885 '''Dubuque City Directory''' listed Main in the Kistler Block as the company address.

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	In January, 1890 the company completed negotiations to become the exclusive user of the Edison incandescent lamp and were granted permission to erect lighting poles in certain alleys. During the same year, the city council decided to establish electric lights at street intersections. U. S. Electric then had competition from the [[DUBUQUE ELECTRIC RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] and the [[DUBUQUE STREET RAILWAY COMPANY]]. All three businesses submitted bids for the contract which stated that 35-70 street lights would be installed within a given amount of time. United States Electric Light and Power won the bid, but when it failed to complete the job on time the work was turned over to the Dubuque Electric Railway, Light and Power Company which petitioned for the contract. (1)		In January, 1890 the company completed negotiations to become the exclusive user of the Edison incandescent lamp and were granted permission to erect lighting poles in certain alleys. During the same year, the city council decided to establish electric lights at street intersections. U. S. Electric then had competition from the [[DUBUQUE ELECTRIC RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] and the [[DUBUQUE STREET RAILWAY COMPANY]]. All three businesses submitted bids for the contract which stated that 35-70 street lights would be installed within a given amount of time. United States Electric Light and Power won the bid, but when it failed to complete the job on time the work was turned over to the Dubuque Electric Railway, Light and Power Company which petitioned for the contract. (1)

			On November 1, 1892 after winning a contract to supply 200 lights for the city, the company turned on a small current. This lit four lamps of the tower of the courthouse and several at street intersections. (2)

	On December 24, 1892, the [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was incorporated and purchased the plant and franchise of the U.S. Electric Company.		On December 24, 1892, the [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was incorporated and purchased the plant and franchise of the U.S. Electric Company.
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	1. "The City Council," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 8, 1890, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18900708&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		1. "The City Council," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 8, 1890, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18900708&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			2. "Municipal Molecules," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', November 2, 1892, p. 4

	"History of Dubuque and Dubuque County," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 15, 1939, p. 5		"History of Dubuque and Dubuque County," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 15, 1939, p. 5

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	The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was the [[PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY]] which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety.		The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was the [[PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY]] which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety.

	In January, 1890 the company completed negotiations to become the exclusive user of the Edison incandescent lamp and were granted permission to erect lighting poles in certain alleys. During the same year, the city council decided to establish electric lights at street intersections. U. S. Electric then had competition from the [[DUBUQUE ELECTRIC RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] and the [[DUBUQUE STREET RAILWAY COMPANY]]. All three businesses submitted bids for the contract which stated that 35-70 street lights would be installed within a given amount of time. United States Electric Light and Power won the bid, but when it failed to complete the job on time the work was turned over to the Dubuque Electric Railway, Light and Power Company.		In January, 1890 the company completed negotiations to become the exclusive user of the Edison incandescent lamp and were granted permission to erect lighting poles in certain alleys. During the same year, the city council decided to establish electric lights at street intersections. U. S. Electric then had competition from the [[DUBUQUE ELECTRIC RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] and the [[DUBUQUE STREET RAILWAY COMPANY]]. All three businesses submitted bids for the contract which stated that 35-70 street lights would be installed within a given amount of time. United States Electric Light and Power won the bid, but when it failed to complete the job on time the work was turned over to the Dubuque Electric Railway, Light and Power Company which petitioned for the contract. (1)

	On December 24, 1892, the [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was incorporated and purchased the plant and franchise of the U.S. Electric Company.		On December 24, 1892, the [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was incorporated and purchased the plant and franchise of the U.S. Electric Company.

			The 1884-1885 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Main in the Kistler Block as the company address.

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	"History of Dubuque and Dubuque County," Telegraph Herald, January 15, 1939, p. 5		1. "The City Council," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', July 8, 1890, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18900708&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			"History of Dubuque and Dubuque County," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 15, 1939, p. 5

	~~The 1884-1885 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Main in the Kistler Block as the address.~~

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	[[Category: Electricity]]		[[Category: Electricity]]

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	In January, 1890 the company completed negotiations to become the exclusive user of the Edison incandescent lamp and were granted permission to erect lighting poles in certain alleys. During the same year, the city council decided to establish electric lights at street intersections. U. S. Electric then had competition from the [[DUBUQUE ELECTRIC RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] and the [[DUBUQUE STREET RAILWAY COMPANY]]. All three businesses submitted bids for the contract which stated that 35-70 street lights would be installed within a given amount of time. United States Electric Light and Power won the bid, but when it failed to complete the job on time the work was turned over to the Dubuque Electric Railway, Light and Power Company.		In January, 1890 the company completed negotiations to become the exclusive user of the Edison incandescent lamp and were granted permission to erect lighting poles in certain alleys. During the same year, the city council decided to establish electric lights at street intersections. U. S. Electric then had competition from the [[DUBUQUE ELECTRIC RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] and the [[DUBUQUE STREET RAILWAY COMPANY]]. All three businesses submitted bids for the contract which stated that 35-70 street lights would be installed within a given amount of time. United States Electric Light and Power won the bid, but when it failed to complete the job on time the work was turned over to the Dubuque Electric Railway, Light and Power Company.

			On December 24, 1892, the [[STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY]] was incorporated and purchased the plant and franchise of the U.S. Electric Company.


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	UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY. On the night of November 17, 1883, the United States ~~Eectric~~ Light and Power Company turned on its two dynamos and a trial string of lights along Main from 5th to 6th [[STREETS]] was dimly lit.		UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY. On the night of November 17, 1883, the United States Electric Light and Power Company turned on its two dynamos and a trial string of lights along Main from 5th to 6th [[STREETS]] was dimly lit.

	The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was the [[PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY]] which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety.		The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was the [[PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY]] which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety.

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	[[Category: Utility]]		[[Category: Utility]]
			[[Category: Electricity]]

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	UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY. On the night of November 17, 1883, the United States Eectric Light and Power Company turned on its two dynamos and a trial string of lights along Main from 5th to 6th [[STREETS]] was dimly lit.		UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY. On the night of November 17, 1883, the United States Eectric Light and Power Company turned on its two dynamos and a trial string of lights along Main from 5th to 6th [[STREETS]] was dimly lit.

	The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. ~~The~~ [[PLATT BROTHERS]] announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety.		The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. One exception was the [[PLATT BROTHERS COMPANY]] which saw an opportunity. It welcomed some use of electricity and announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety.

	In January, 1890 the company completed negotiations to become the exclusive user of the Edison incandescent lamp and were granted permission to erect lighting poles in certain alleys. During the same year, the city council decided to establish electric lights at street intersections. U. S. Electric then had competition from the [[DUBUQUE ELECTRIC RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] and the [[DUBUQUE STREET RAILWAY COMPANY]]. All three businesses submitted bids for the contract which stated that 35-70 street lights would be installed within a given amount of time. United States Electric Light and Power won the bid, but when it failed to complete the job on time the work was turned over to the Dubuque Electric Railway, Light and Power Company.		In January, 1890 the company completed negotiations to become the exclusive user of the Edison incandescent lamp and were granted permission to erect lighting poles in certain alleys. During the same year, the city council decided to establish electric lights at street intersections. U. S. Electric then had competition from the [[DUBUQUE ELECTRIC RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] and the [[DUBUQUE STREET RAILWAY COMPANY]]. All three businesses submitted bids for the contract which stated that 35-70 street lights would be installed within a given amount of time. United States Electric Light and Power won the bid, but when it failed to complete the job on time the work was turned over to the Dubuque Electric Railway, Light and Power Company.

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	UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY. ~~The 1884-1885 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Main in~~ the ~~Kistler Block as~~ the ~~address~~.		UNITED STATES ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY. On the night of November 17, 1883, the United States Eectric Light and Power Company turned on its two dynamos and a trial string of lights along Main from 5th to 6th [[STREETS]] was dimly lit.

	[[Category: ~~Clothier~~]]		The first introduction of electric power in Dubuque did not bring immediate or wide-spread acceptance. The [[PLATT BROTHERS]] announced themselves as the "Renowned, Leading, Reliable and NOW Electric Clothiers." The company also advertised that with electric lights, customers could make their selections in the evening in safety.

			In January, 1890 the company completed negotiations to become the exclusive user of the Edison incandescent lamp and were granted permission to erect lighting poles in certain alleys. During the same year, the city council decided to establish electric lights at street intersections. U. S. Electric then had competition from the [[DUBUQUE ELECTRIC RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY]] and the [[DUBUQUE STREET RAILWAY COMPANY]]. All three businesses submitted bids for the contract which stated that 35-70 street lights would be installed within a given amount of time. United States Electric Light and Power won the bid, but when it failed to complete the job on time the work was turned over to the Dubuque Electric Railway, Light and Power Company.

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			"History of Dubuque and Dubuque County," Telegraph Herald, January 15, 1939, p. 5

			The 1884-1885 ''Dubuque City Directory'' listed Main in the Kistler Block as the address.

			[[Category: Utility]]