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Gas companies

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Municipal or other agencies that distribute gas to consumers.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Pennsylvania Power & Light Company predecessor and subsidiary companies records

 Collection
Accession: 1552
Abstract:

Pennsylvania Power & Light traces its origins to the various water and gas light companies that began operating in the eastern part of the state during the mid-nineteenth century. The records of the Pennsylvania Power & Light Company predecessor and subsidiary companies document the history of the gas and electric utility industry in eastern Pennsylvania in the years between 1853 and 1957. The collection includes both the administrative and operating records of more than 1100 companies that merged to form the PP&L system.

Dates: 1853-1957