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Hearthstone House
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View across lawn towards the historic Hearthstone House. A historic marker is in the foreground on the left, and it reads: "Hearthstone, World's first Electric Lighted Home. On September 30, 1882 this Victorian home became the first residence electrified from a centrally located hydro-electric plant. Henry J. Rodgers, pioneer industrialist, built and lighted this home as a showplace for his wife, using the same power source that lighted his paper mill. The original Edison switches and chandeliers remain in use today."
July 1968
Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources (creator)
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WHi 129514
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Wind and Electric Power
circa 1970-1979
View across field towards a windmill standing next to a tall electric utility pole on a field.
Smokestacks
January 1977
View looking up towards three of the main smokestacks at Madison Gas & Electric.
Fox River
circa 1970-1979
Elevated view over trees towards the Fox River. A dam is creating a reservoir for hydroelectric power. Former paper mills are on the left shore of the river.
