“ALBANY, N. Y.—The Trustees of Public Buildings have approved plans and specifications submitted by Franklin B. Ware, State Architect, for the construction of the new power house and conduits for the Capitol and the State Education Building. The power house will be located on North Hawk Street, between Sheridan Avenue and Orange Street. The plans provide for ,a boiler room with sufficient space for the installation of ten boilers of 380 hp each, and an engine room of sufficient size to install five engines and generators with a rating of 1700 kw. At present only eight boilers will be installed. The cost of the building is estimated at $500,000. It is expected that bids for heating, lighting and mechanical equipment will be called for soon.”

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Electrical World, Vol. 56, 1910, page 1332