[BC] 110 V DC

[Dale H. Cook]

At 02:13 PM 12/2/2006, Ronald J. Dot'o Sr. wrote:

>Was there anyplace in the U.S. that was served with 110 DC
>power?

When Edison began building electric power distribution systems in the 
late 19th century they were all DC. AC distribution did not begin to 
catch on until Tesla's polyphase system was put into large-scale use 
at Niagara Falls in 1896.

DC power distribution continued in many parts of the country well 
into the 20th century. It was most often found in rural areas, but 
sometimes lingered in urban areas. Consolidated Edison in New York 
continued to provide DC service to some customers, such as those 
using vintage DC-powered elevators, until 2005.

Dale H. Cook, Chief Engineer, Centennial Broadcasting, 
Roanoke/Lynchburg, VA - WZZI / WZZU / WLNI / WLEQ
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