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There Were Pioneers In Public Utility Service
The article traces Waterloo’s early electrical and gas industry from the 1870s, noting pioneers Thomas Harvey and J D Patton, then details growth of Citizens Gas and Electric company. It cites 1902 to 1923 output, coal use, meters, taxes, and capacity, praising reliable service and local workforce alongside modern appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Harvey
Suffern
Fourth Street
J. D. Patton
Illinois Central
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Waterloo