Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Powering Gothenburg

Gothenburg, Nebraska, blossomed in the early 20th century when electrification arrived in town, and allowed industry to expand. This set of photos shows the building of a wooden water pipe that brought hydraulic power to the town's powerhouse.





From the logo, I'm pretty sure that's a Texas Central RR boxcar



Nebraska winters can be brutal!


Note the one half-window above the door, then compare it with the last photo below.





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