Category

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Sub-Category

LIGHTING DEVICE

Start Date

1923

End Date

1980

Description

Glass Chimney from Nappa Gas Light. The glass has discoloured to have a purple tinge to it. Bottom rim broken, but came that way from the Church

History Of Use

Donated for the George Wall Collection. The orginal nappa gas lights that were in the United Church on Broadway. Built in 1923. Were used until the town switched over to hydro/electricity. Still work. The Church burnt down 1970s-80s but the lamps were removed prior to the fire and placed in the care of Ross Van Horn

Material

GLASS

Accession No.

2012.54.2

Type of Record

Museum Artifact

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