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English: A bronze plaque in Chapman Square commemorating the installation of the first long distance (14-mile/23-kilometre) high-tension powerline; Portland, Oregon.

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First high-tension powerline
The world's first long distance high-tension power line began operation between Portland and Willamette Falls by the Willamette Falls Electric Company on June 3, 1889.
This marker commemorates an historic event.
The Lang Syne Society of Portland. Oregon. June 3, 1952.
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Camera location45° 30′ 54.9″ N, 122° 40′ 37.95″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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