Record #:

14984

Author(s):

Lawrence, R.C.

Abstract:

William States Lee was a pioneer in harnessing water power to generate electricity. His genius coupled with the money of James B. Duke created the Southern Power Company, later to be called the Duke Power Company. Lee connected electricity sources with customers using the then new transmission wires and soon companies switched from steam to electricity.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 9 Issue 1, June 1941, p15, 30

Subject(s):

Duke Power Co. (Durham)