Yay! as a historian this one gets printed out, lol. For those who are not aware what he is referring to, the gas house was the structure that held the supply of gas running all the street lamps and indoor lighting. by 1933 most cities were entirely electrified, and the rural electrification program was just ramping up to hook up the rest of the country. Farmers both praised and cursed the single lightbulb that let them extend their work days by hours, safely. No more kerosene lamps accidentally tipping over in the hay, destroying everything.
“Moonlight Towers” actually exist, they were used to light cities before streetlights became common. The city of Austin, Texas still operates a set of them originally built in 1894, maintaining them as a historic landmark.
ddjg over 3 years ago
Truer than he thought . . some parts, not a building over 100 years old. Other parts of the world, not a building newer than 100 years . . or 200 . .
prairiedogdance Premium Member over 3 years ago
Yay! as a historian this one gets printed out, lol. For those who are not aware what he is referring to, the gas house was the structure that held the supply of gas running all the street lamps and indoor lighting. by 1933 most cities were entirely electrified, and the rural electrification program was just ramping up to hook up the rest of the country. Farmers both praised and cursed the single lightbulb that let them extend their work days by hours, safely. No more kerosene lamps accidentally tipping over in the hay, destroying everything.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 3 years ago
“Moonlight Towers” actually exist, they were used to light cities before streetlights became common. The city of Austin, Texas still operates a set of them originally built in 1894, maintaining them as a historic landmark.