Photos from PSNH's Archives

17
May

Meet Us Half-Way (c. early–1920s)

These shots depict the workers who built the Ayers Island Hydro Station in Bristol, NH. Ayers Island went online in 1924, so these photos were probably taken around 1922 or so. It’s interesting to see “inside” the 80-foot dam at what looks like a cross-section.

Ayers Island is PSNH’s northernmost hydro station in the Merrimack River Basin, and also the highest dam on the river. You might know it as the home of PSNH’s popular Osprey Cam.

Here’s a similar shot of Eastman Falls in Franklin.


19
Apr
Nowadays (1925) There’s so many things you can do with electricity! These ladies are at an early home show for the Manchester Traction, Light and Power Co. Thank You! Speaking of Manchester, we’re proud to say that the Manchester Historic Association honored PSNH with a Leadership & Advocacy Award at its 2013 Historic Preservation Awards dinner. We’re excited to be among so many wonderful honorees.

Nowadays (1925)

There’s so many things you can do with electricity! These ladies are at an early home show for the Manchester Traction, Light and Power Co.

Thank You!

Speaking of Manchester, we’re proud to say that the Manchester Historic Association honored PSNH with a Leadership & Advocacy Award at its 2013 Historic Preservation Awards dinner. We’re excited to be among so many wonderful honorees.

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4
Apr

Constructing Canaan’s Penstock (1926–27)

It’s 2-for-1 Day at The Shoebox! These photos show the construction of Canaan Hydro Station’s original wood stave penstock. The serpentine penstock is a large tube that takes water from the Connecticut River and brings it to the turbine, where electricity is generated (1.1 MW). According to friend-of-the-blog Bob Gundersen, this wooden penstock was used up until 2009 when it was replaced with one made of steel.


18
Oct
PSNH Women’s Committee (c. 1920s) Founded in 1926 by the women of PSNH, the Women’s Committee—which continues to be a popular employee group—enjoys a rich history in charitable giving to local and national organizations. Its mission is to express goodwill to its members and the communities in which they live and work. Be sure to check out the 1927 photo of a Women’s Committee “playlet” that we posted back in March.

PSNH Women’s Committee (c. 1920s)

Founded in 1926 by the women of PSNH, the Women’s Committee—which continues to be a popular employee group—enjoys a rich history in charitable giving to local and national organizations. Its mission is to express goodwill to its members and the communities in which they live and work.

Be sure to check out the 1927 photo of a Women’s Committee “playlet” that we posted back in March.

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12
Jun
Installing Underwater Cable (1927) Workers install underwater electric cable next to the Amoskeag Hydro Station in Manchester. Date: June 8, 1927.

Installing Underwater Cable (1927)

Workers install underwater electric cable next to the Amoskeag Hydro Station in Manchester. Date: June 8, 1927.

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7
May
Electrifying Weare (1927) Superintendent E.F. Torrey closing the main switch, which marked the opening of the new 6600/11000 volt rural line, at 3 p.m. on November 21, 1927 connecting East Weare, Weare Center and North Weare to our system. Length of Line (of 6600/11000 volt line from end to end): 15.5 Miles Lateral extensions: 7.8 Miles Total: 23.3 Miles

Electrifying Weare (1927)

Superintendent E.F. Torrey closing the main switch, which marked the opening of the new 6600/11000 volt rural line, at 3 p.m. on November 21, 1927 connecting East Weare, Weare Center and North Weare to our system.

Length of Line (of 6600/11000 volt line from end to end): 15.5 Miles

Lateral extensions: 7.8 Miles

Total: 23.3 Miles

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12
Apr
Installing Amoskeag’s Turbine (c. 1920s) This picture shows the installation of the Unit #2 water turbine at Amoskeag. Amoskeag Station in Manchester, NH on the Merrimack River was completed in 1924 by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company. PSNH purchased the facility in 1936. The three original turbines total about 16 megawatts and continue operation as valuable renewable resources. There have been dams of one sort or another at the Amoskeag Falls since 1806. 2012-04-13: Thanks to Bob for the updated info!

Installing Amoskeag’s Turbine (c. 1920s)

This picture shows the installation of the Unit #2 water turbine at Amoskeag. Amoskeag Station in Manchester, NH on the Merrimack River was completed in 1924 by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company. PSNH purchased the facility in 1936. The three original turbines total about 16 megawatts and continue operation as valuable renewable resources. There have been dams of one sort or another at the Amoskeag Falls since 1806.

2012-04-13: Thanks to Bob for the updated info!

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13
Mar
“Never Say Die” (1927) “Playlets” like this one were a device used by the personnel department of the Insull Companies to instruct employees. Here, the PSNH Women’s Committee of the Manchester district demonstrates the prone pressure method of resuscitation.

“Never Say Die” (1927)

“Playlets” like this one were a device used by the personnel department of the Insull Companies to instruct employees. Here, the PSNH Women’s Committee of the Manchester district demonstrates the prone pressure method of resuscitation.

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