Title :
In the Berkshires, Part 1: William Stanley Started Something [History]
Author :
Blalock, Thomas J.
Author_Institution :
Gen. Electr., Pittsfield, MA, USA
Abstract :
A great deal has been written concerning the pioneering work of William Stanley in creating the first practical alternating current (ac) installation for lighting and power in the southern Berkshire County town of Great Barrington, Massachusetts, in 1886.
Keywords :
history; lighting; AC installation; Great Barrington; Massachusetts; alternating current installation; lighting; power; southern Berkshire County; AC machines; History; Stanley, William;
Journal_Title :
Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPE.2012.2192778
