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Arrangement of Electrical Apparatus in Brockton; [[Latimer Family Genealogy Notes]]

Drawing
A hand-drawn technical sketch depicting an electrical power or distribution system. The diagram features rows of electrical components, wiring, and a structured setup. The title suggests a connection to Brockton, Massachusetts. A handwritten document listing members of the Latimer family, including Lewis H. Latimer’s descendants and their relationships. The document includes corrections and annotations, suggesting an effort to clarify family history. It also notes that a photo was taken in the backyard of the Latimer home in Flushing, NY, around 1928.
Arrangement of Electrical Apparatus in Brockton; [[Latimer Family Genealogy Notes]] picture number 1
Arrangement of Electrical Apparatus in Brockton; [[Latimer Family Genealogy Notes]] picture number 2

Latimer presumably made this undated drawing inside the Brockton, Massachusetts central station—one of the first plants providing electric power to an entire city, opened by Edison engineers in 1883—during one of his inspection trips for the company.

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]

Image 1: "Arrangement of Electrical Apparatus" "Brockton" "Feb. 1, 1883" Image 2: Top Section: "Right Top Row" "Gerald Latimer Norman – grandson of Lewis H. Latimer" "Friend of Latimer Family" "E. Jeannette Latimer Norman – daughter of L.H. Latimer" "(Mother of Gerald and Winifred, Wife of Gerald E. Norman)" "Gerald E. Norman – son-in-law of Lewis H. Latimer" "Husband of Jeannette L. Norman" "Father of Gerald and Winifred Norman" "Friend of Latimer Family" "Louise R. Latimer – daughter of Lewis H. Latimer & sister of E. Jeannette L. Norman" Bottom Section: "Bottom:" "Lewis Latimer" "Mary Latimer – wife of Lewis" "Mother of Mary Latimer" "Taken in backyard of Latimer home at 64 Holly Ave, Flushing, NY, around 1928" Correction Note (in faded handwriting): "Disregard this information..." "Lewis Latimer’s wife Mary Latimer did not live in 1928 – she died in 1912." "The robust woman may be another relative." "Photo taken the same day as 50th anniversary photos." "Rewrite this writing – Edward Norman"