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Persberg Manor – Persberg, Färnebo Parish, Wermlands County
History
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Built: Originally in the 18th century, with several reconstructions during the 19th century.
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Electric lighting: Already in the 1890s, the manor was supplied with electricity from a dynamo connected to the Sågfallet sawmill, according to Hjalmar Södersten (foreman of the electrical department at the mines).
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Building structure: Large main building with several wings and outbuildings.
Significance
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Early example of electricity use in the Swedish mining industry.
Archive: Jernkontoret, Anshelm Schultzberg 1927
