| ATOM POWER 'ON THE GRID' (aka COOKING BY ATOM POWER) The USA switch on its first atomic power plant in New York State. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5774 |
| Catalog #: | 104789 | |
| Clip Number: | 104789-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 55/61 | |
| Timecode: | 01:51:56 - 01:52:36 | |
| Location: | West Milton, NY | |
| Year Shot: | 1955 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Atomic / Nuclear LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York State | |
| Description: | See also catalog # 526209 FIRST ATOMIC POWER STATION FOR HOME SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY. West Milton, New York, United States of America (USA). SV. Steel sphere of America's first atomic power plant, pan to large transformer with sign on it, pan to pylons. SCU. Large switch decorated with US flags. SV. Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Strauss throws switch, pan to largest light bulb in the world. Lights as current flows. CU. The largest light bulb. SCU. Sphere with steam escaping from pipe at the side. SV. Pan along pylons to first house to be served with atomic power. SCU. Pan from cable to hamburgers cooking in electric skillet. Woman serves 'nuclear hamburgers'. | |
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