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First Gas Lighting in San Francisco
- When
- 11 February 1854
- Where
- San Francisco
San Francisco streets were illuminated by coal gas for the first time on the night of February 11, 1854.
The San Francisco Gas Company activated its infrastructure to light major streets. The event occurred on the night of February 11, 1854, marking the first time the city's streets were lighted by gas. The specific number of lamps turned on that evening is not stated in the provided passages.
Sources
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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