Holdings: Shannon Electricity Scheme

Bibliographic Details
Summary:	Close up view excavating at the Tail Race Ardnacrusha, Shannon Electricity Scheme.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published / Created:	[Ardnacrusha : s.n., between 1925 and 1927].
Subjects:	Electricity Supply Board (Ireland) Hydroelectric power plants > Ireland > Ardnacrusha > 1920-1930 Hydroelectric power plants > Ireland Electric lines > Ireland > Ardnacrusha > 1920-1930 Utility poles > Ireland > Ardnacrusha > 1920-1930 Ardnacrusha (Clare, Ireland) Ireland > History > 20th century
Notes:	This item is held in the Ephemera Department. The Shannon hydro-electric scheme at Ardnacrusha was a major project undertaken by the new Irish Free State. Built under the leadership of the German firm Siemens-Schuchertwerke, works commenced in 1925 after the passing of the Shannon Electricity Act, 1925. The scheme was the beginning of the electrification of the country and led to the establishment of the Electricity Supply Board (ESB). Physical description: 1 postcard : col. ; 9 x 14 cm. more

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Call Number	View In	Collection
EPH A428	Collection unavailable Access Note	Ephemera

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