Cunningham, Joseph J.
New York Power
- ISBN 13:
- 9781484826515
- author:
- Cunningham, Joseph J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 254
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
New York Power tells the story of the innovation and creative engineering that electrified New York City. In the late 19th century, the city's unique density presented significant challenges to providing reliable power services. The first public service was initiated in 1880 with the illumination of Broadway, Madison Park, and some businesses by arc lights. Thomas Edison played a pivotal role in expanding electric light service to the financial district from his station on Pearl Street two years later. His long-term objective was to electrify the midtown area, where the sheer density of electrical load required significant capacity. This book explores the challenges and solutions that enabled the city's transformation into the metropolis it is today. The story of New York Power highlights the ingenuity and perseverance required to overcome the technical hurdles of urban development in the early 20th century.
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