07-22-2014, 04:59 AM
Good point, kalakoa, & Mr. Adams. Mahalo.
Of interest, and perhaps a bit off topic (e kala mai), found this to be an interesting read:
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http://ililanimedia.blogspot.com/2014/03...ctric.html
A Concise History of Hawaiian Electric Company (1891-2000)
By Henry Curtis
In 1881 King Kalakaua met Thomas Edison in New York City. In 1886 Charles Otto Berger demonstrated an electric light at Iolani Palace. On November 16, 1886 (the King’s birthday) Iolani Palace was lit. (See 1, 2)
On March 23, 1888, the Nuuanu hydroelectric system went on-line providing electricity for street lamps. Princess Liliuokalani and Minister of Interior Thurston watched while Princess Ka’iulani turned on the switch.
In 1890 the Hilo Boarding School was electrified with 12 bulbs powered by a water-driven dynamo installed in an irrigation ditch.
The Gas Company was granted a franchise in 1890. Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) was incorporated in Honolulu in 1891.
Five days before the 1893 coup d’état, Queen Liliuokalani had sought to regulate electric utilities.
Of interest, and perhaps a bit off topic (e kala mai), found this to be an interesting read:
(*Snipped - More at link)
http://ililanimedia.blogspot.com/2014/03...ctric.html
A Concise History of Hawaiian Electric Company (1891-2000)
By Henry Curtis
In 1881 King Kalakaua met Thomas Edison in New York City. In 1886 Charles Otto Berger demonstrated an electric light at Iolani Palace. On November 16, 1886 (the King’s birthday) Iolani Palace was lit. (See 1, 2)
On March 23, 1888, the Nuuanu hydroelectric system went on-line providing electricity for street lamps. Princess Liliuokalani and Minister of Interior Thurston watched while Princess Ka’iulani turned on the switch.
In 1890 the Hilo Boarding School was electrified with 12 bulbs powered by a water-driven dynamo installed in an irrigation ditch.
The Gas Company was granted a franchise in 1890. Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) was incorporated in Honolulu in 1891.
Five days before the 1893 coup d’état, Queen Liliuokalani had sought to regulate electric utilities.