electricity – Transcribimus

Granville Street to be Paved Between Hastings & Cordova – October 22, 1894

By 1894

A By-law was drafted to pave Granville Street between Hastings Street and Cordova Street for $4,000. The position of Street Inspector was eliminated. The Fire & Light Committee held off decisions on hiring an electrical engineer and on buying a site for a power house. A number of taxpayers allowed to delay paying their taxes until the reservoir was complete.

$100,000 Electric Light By-Law Given Second Reading – September 4, 1894

By 1894

The Electric Lights By-Law was read a second time. After consultation with milk producers, the Milk By-Law was put into place. Council "will be prepared to give careful consideration to any reasonable proposition for financial aid submitted to it by the promoters of iron and steel works." The Police Committee investigated a dispute between local resident McGeer and City Pound Manager Mr. Reid.

photo of building with street light in foreground

City takeover of Vancouver’s streetlights moves forward – April 2, 1894

By 1894

John Potter was appointed Inspector of the Reservoir at $3.00 per day. Mr R. Hughes was allowed to take out a temporary three month license in the absence of his…