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Scarce early 20th century “SOO POWER” promotional booklet from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, dating to approximately 1916–1917.
Published in connection with the Sault Ste. Marie Civic and Commercial Association, this fascinating historical booklet promotes the city’s industrial development and hydroelectric power resources during the early 1900s.
Includes numerous period photographs, illustrations and historical information featuring Soo Locks, hydroelectric power facilities, Northern Power Company, government buildings, industrial sites and views of Sault Ste. Marie. The booklet also contains period statistics relating to population, businesses, infrastructure and available electrical power.
A wonderful piece of original Michigan ephemera with appeal to collectors of Sault Ste. Marie, Soo Locks, Great Lakes, hydroelectric power, industrial history and early Michigan memorabilia.
Condition: Original antique condition with significant age-related wear. Cover and pages show toning, foxing/staining, edge wear, creases, small tears and areas of paper loss, as shown in the photographs. Interior photographs and printed information remain quite presentable and readable overall.
Please review all photos carefully for exact condition and contents. Photos are part of the description.
Original period item — not a reproduction.
