Introduction of electricity in Hradec Králové

Originally, the city was lit by gas. The introduction of electricity in the city is closely related to the construction of the first hydroelectric power station, the so-called Labská, still known today as "Hučák" (from the fact that the so-called humming weir used to be located here). Its construction was decided at a meeting of the city council, which took place on May 12, 1908. Local companies immediately started preparatory work. The waterworks construction project…