Bonham’s first light plant recalls early power days
Len Morgan recalls Bonham’s inaugural power plant south of West 4th Street near the square. The 20 foot square plant switched from dusk to dawn to 24 hour service, with 68 transformers upgraded in one day and meters first placed in the First Methodist parsonage bathroom. The firm served about 300 customers at peak.
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Bonham Among First Towns Served By TP and L 1912
Bonham was one of seven original communities served by Texas Power and Light Company founded in 1912. By its Golden Anniversary the firm covers 52 counties in 456 cities and towns with about 380000 customers. The article notes early system limitations and the company’s growth over 50 years.
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President Lynch Heads Nation's Power Institute
W. W. Lynch president of Texas Power and Light was elected president of the Edison Electric Institute as the nation expands nuclear power studies. His leadership under Partners in Progress has guided company facilities and city partnerships nationwide as the electric industry advances.
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Bonham Salutes TP and L 50 Years of Progress
Bonham honors Texas Power and Light on its 50th anniversary as a key ally in regional growth. The company helped lure and support industry, provided agricultural and community development expertise, and backed programs to double local agricultural income while fostering a thriving Bonham community.
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