Stuart, Iowa

By Bert Mcbride
Published on November 1, 1971
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Stuart, Iowa Diesel Generating Plant built in 1927 when plant was changed from steam to diesel units. Three cylinder 180 horsepower unit in foreground, 2 cylinder 120 horsepower unit in background. Switchboard barely visible in far corner. Supt. D. Cary H
Stuart, Iowa Diesel Generating Plant built in 1927 when plant was changed from steam to diesel units. Three cylinder 180 horsepower unit in foreground, 2 cylinder 120 horsepower unit in background. Switchboard barely visible in far corner. Supt. D. Cary H
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The interior of Municipal Light Plant taken about 1900. In foreground is the lineshaft driving three small 110 volt direct current generators. Behind the men is the switchboard with volt meters, ammeters, etc. The flywheel and governor of the Harris Corli
The interior of Municipal Light Plant taken about 1900. In foreground is the lineshaft driving three small 110 volt direct current generators. Behind the men is the switchboard with volt meters, ammeters, etc. The flywheel and governor of the Harris Corli
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Present Municipal Light Plant in Stuart, Iowa. Picture taken in 1970.
Present Municipal Light Plant in Stuart, Iowa. Picture taken in 1970.
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A scene in Stuart, Iowa taken about 1910. Pictured are City Hall, Old wooden water tower, Fire Department, Municipal Steam Light Plant and the New water tower.
A scene in Stuart, Iowa taken about 1910. Pictured are City Hall, Old wooden water tower, Fire Department, Municipal Steam Light Plant and the New water tower.
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The diesel unit that was removed to make room for the larger unit in Stuart, Iowa Municipal Light Plant in 1969.
The diesel unit that was removed to make room for the larger unit in Stuart, Iowa Municipal Light Plant in 1969.
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The 10 cylinder opposed piston, 1,130 KW. Diesel engine-generator and is the last unit installed in the Light Plant, in 1970.
The 10 cylinder opposed piston, 1,130 KW. Diesel engine-generator and is the last unit installed in the Light Plant, in 1970.

Stuart, Iowa 50250.

It’s Centennial Celebration

Municipal Light Plant

On August 7, 8, and 9, 1970 the Town of Stuart, Iowa celebrated
its centennial year. About 1850 a small group of Quaker immigrants
from Indiana and Ohio settled on a wooded ridge about 40 miles west

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