Re: Photo: SP Flat Car(s) Transformer(s)
Robert Bowdidge
I'm guessing these are GE transformers, manufactured in Oakland.
General Electric had a transformer plant in Oakland, CA starting in 1924. (5441 East 14th/ International Blvd). See "Project Background information" here. https://www.oaklandca.gov/documents/ge-site-remediation-and-redevelopment-project-draft-environmental-impact-report-deir-5441-international-blvd-case-file-number-er18013 LA's Westinghouse Electric had a plant in Emeryville, CA from 1924, but it was apparently only building insulators, and later repaired transformers. https://www.epa.gov/pcbs/pacific-southwest-pcb-success-stories-redevelopment-northern-california Westinghouse did build transformers in Sunnyvale, CA, but only starting around 1946 when they bought Hendy Iron Works. I did a quick search and couldn't find other mentions of Westinghouse manufacturing transformers in California. https://cumulis.epa.gov/supercpad/cursites/csitinfo.cfm?id=0900956 Robert
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