As Empire District Electric Company trucks and employees tirelessly work to repair downed lines and restore power throughout Joplin, they are carrying on a long tradition of service to the community. Since 1909, the company has provided power to Joplin for over a century. Below is an ad from the company’s earlier days when electricity was still a technological marvel and a convenience that many eagerly sought.
An ad for Empire District Electric Company from 1911.
Source: Joplin Daily Globe
