Electric Pioneer

Electric Pioneer. The Storchen hotel was one of the first hotels in Basel to have electric lighting, which was powered by a steam engine. This innovative featu…

Location: Storchen Hotel, Basel, Switzerland

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The Storchen hotel was one of the first hotels in Basel to have electric lighting, which was powered by a steam engine. This innovative feature was introduced by the hotel's owner, Baumeister Gregor Stächelin, in the late 19th century.

Source: Gasthof zum Storchen (prov.)

Electric Pioneer — Basel, Canton of Zurich

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