Electric Light
Title
Electric Light
Description
The electric light plant was started through the enterprise of Mr John Schuette, in 1889. It was erected at a cost of $40,000 and during the intervening time many improvements have been made in the plant and equipment. Some 5,000 lights are now in use and 8 dynamo furnish the electricity. This is one of the best plants in the state and its service is first-class.
Source
Manitowoc Pilot 24 Apr 1868 carded 12/22/76
10 Oct 1872 carded 12/23/76
2 & 9 May 1878 carded 12/23/76
13 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
20 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
Partial indexing only. Some of this appears in WR 929.1 C. Some issues only indexed on these cards.
Newspaper is on microfilm stored on the main floor near the microfilm readers.
10 Oct 1872 carded 12/23/76
2 & 9 May 1878 carded 12/23/76
13 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
20 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
Partial indexing only. Some of this appears in WR 929.1 C. Some issues only indexed on these cards.
Newspaper is on microfilm stored on the main floor near the microfilm readers.
Date
1896-01-01
Name
Business Name
Electric Light
Date
1896-01-01
Notes
The electric light plant was started through the enterprise of Mr John Schuette, in 1889. It was erected at a cost of $40,000 and during the intervening time many improvements have been made in the plant and equipment. Some 5,000 lights are now in use and 8 dynamo furnish the electricity. This is one of the best plants in the state and its service is first-class.
Source Title
Manitowoc Pilot
Source Description
24 Apr 1868 carded 12/22/76
10 Oct 1872 carded 12/23/76
2 & 9 May 1878 carded 12/23/76
13 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
20 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
Partial indexing only. Some of this appears in WR 929.1 C. Some issues only indexed on these cards.
Newspaper is on microfilm stored on the main floor near the microfilm readers.
10 Oct 1872 carded 12/23/76
2 & 9 May 1878 carded 12/23/76
13 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
20 Jun 1878 carded 12/23/76
Partial indexing only. Some of this appears in WR 929.1 C. Some issues only indexed on these cards.
Newspaper is on microfilm stored on the main floor near the microfilm readers.
Collection
Citation
“Electric Light,” Manitowoc Genealogy and Local History Database, accessed June 23, 2026, https://manitowoccollection.manitowoclibrary.org/items/show/40105.