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'Monongahela Power Company's multi-million dollar power station at Rivesville near Fairmont is typical of the industrial renaissance which has occured in the valley in four decades. The station went into service in 1916-17 and has grown continuously the last turbine-generator going 'on the line' three years ago. Total capability is in excess of 300,000 kw. The station is interconnected with other Monongahela facilities and with other companies stretching across the nation. R. T. Payne is the manager.'

Rivesville Station, Monongahela Power Company, near Fairmont, W. Va.

Identifier:
005744
Title:
Rivesville Station, Monongahela Power Company, near Fairmont, W. Va.
Description:
'Monongahela Power Company's multi-million dollar power station at Rivesville near Fairmont is typical of the industrial renaissance which has occured in the valley in four decades. The station went into service in 1916-17 and has grown continuously the last turbine-generator going 'on the line' three years ago. Total capability is in excess of 300,000 kw. The station is interconnected with other Monongahela facilities and with other companies stretching across the nation. R. T. Payne is the manager.'
Acquisition Source:
Marion County Historical Society
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
print
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView