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Why Is Part of the Susquehanna River Called Lake Aldred?

Posted on December 1, 2007 by june lloyd

McCall’s Ferry (Holtwood) Power Plant Under Construction, ca.1907. Electric power was on the front page 100 years ago. The Merchants Electric Light, Heat, and Power Company distributed hydroelectricity generated by the York Haven Water and Power Company, which utilized giant … Continue reading →

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