Photos from PSNH's Archives

19
Dec

Reddy for Christmas (1966)

It’s no Little Saint Nick, but this bucket truck was just the ticket for Reddy Kilowatt as he greeted onlookers at Dover’s 1966 Christmas Parade. Working foreman Ernie Lane is taking Rudolph’s place in the driver’s seat.


27
Jul
You & Reddy Kilowatt (unknown date) Just hanging out in what appears to be a parking lot. Not sure about the decade, perhaps the ’60s?

You & Reddy Kilowatt (unknown date)

Just hanging out in what appears to be a parking lot. Not sure about the decade, perhaps the ’60s?

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14
Jun
And This is All My Pay (1947) Here is an electric bill from April 1947. The customer used 190 kilowatt hours, which is about ⅓ the electricity that the average residential customer uses today. At $5.96, the bill may seem cheap, but it doesn’t compare to this one from 1897! Most interesting is this little poem by Reddy Kilowatt, who appears to be stepping out of an electrical outlet: One full month I’ve labored And this is all my pay Divide this sum by thirty— See how cheap I worked each day.

And This is All My Pay (1947)

Here is an electric bill from April 1947. The customer used 190 kilowatt hours, which is about ⅓ the electricity that the average residential customer uses today. At $5.96, the bill may seem cheap, but it doesn’t compare to this one from 1897!

Most interesting is this little poem by Reddy Kilowatt, who appears to be stepping out of an electrical outlet:

One full month I’ve labored
And this is all my pay
Divide this sum by thirty—
See how cheap I worked each day.
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11
May
Reddy Kilowatt Hanging Out (unknown date) Reddy Kilowatt, just hanging out at one of PSNH’s offices.  According to Don Hawkins Jr.: The man with his hands in his pockets is Jim Morrison a lineman and later foreman at NH Electric and Seacoast Div. 2013-01-14: Updated with name of employee.

Reddy Kilowatt Hanging Out (unknown date)

Reddy Kilowatt, just hanging out at one of PSNH’s offices. 

According to Don Hawkins Jr.:

The man with his hands in his pockets is Jim Morrison a lineman and later foreman at NH Electric and Seacoast Div.

2013-01-14: Updated with name of employee.

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19
Apr
“Electricity Does the Job Better and Cheaper” (1947) PSNH display at Lancaster Fair.

“Electricity Does the Job Better and Cheaper” (1947)

PSNH display at Lancaster Fair.

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11
Apr
Let’s Go Fly a (Reddy Kilowatt) Kite! (unknown date) In addition to Reddy, the kite has tips that are just as good today: Keep kites away from electric wires Use dry cotton string, not metal Never use metal on kites or kite tails Never climb poles, at any time

Let’s Go Fly a (Reddy Kilowatt) Kite! (unknown date)

In addition to Reddy, the kite has tips that are just as good today:

  1. Keep kites away from electric wires
  2. Use dry cotton string, not metal
  3. Never use metal on kites or kite tails
  4. Never climb poles, at any time
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