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Blueprint of Electrical Distribution Pole No. 2.6Description
This blueprint illustrates a detailed technical drawing of an electrical distribution pole with an intricate network of wires, insulators, transformers, and other structural elements. The diagram contains multiple labeled components, showing a complex system for transmitting electricity. The image is executed in the traditional blueprint style, featuring white linework against a deep blue background. The lower portion of the blueprint is labeled "Pole No. 2.6," indicating that it is part of a larger series of technical schematics. The directional caption “El Palacio” (The Palace) suggests that the blueprint was for a project installing power lines in a Spanish-speaking location, perhaps in Mexico, as alluded to in another document belonging to Latimer.Context
This technical drawing is a prime example of late 19th- to early 20th-century electrical engineering, showcasing the infrastructure needed to support electrical distribution. During this period, engineers such as Lewis Howard Latimer played a crucial role in the expansion of electric lighting systems, particularly in urban environments.
Latimer contributed to the standardization and practical application of electrical distribution networks, working for Thomas Edison and other pioneers of electric power.
This blueprint may have been used for city planning or by an engineering team to construct and maintain electrical grids, ensuring efficient power transmission.Collection
The Lewis H. Latimer Papers (1870-1929, 1972) [QPL Subgroup], Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]Inscription/Signature/Marks
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"Pole No. 2.6" (Lower right)
Various labeled components with letters and numbers
"Elevation" (Possibly indicating the side view)
"Junction" (Part of the network structure)