This was an early east-west line that connected various hydroelectric stations to areas in central MA and possibly NH. It was built in the teens and some (if not all) sections of it were originally insulated with Victor 10-inch clevis-type insulators. Many of these remained in use until around 1990 when at least the western end of these circuits were reinsulated. The old suspensions were dropped to the ground and left there. Collectors (including me) have gathered many of the survivors, albeit there were not many owing to their fragile porcelain and crash landings. These insulators were hand-stamped "Victor" within the familiar multipart insulator logo on their undersides between their insulating rings. Some of their tan and mahogany glaze colors were rather spectacular, especially those that were mottled and others with speckles, glaze drips, etc.

It is possible the shack seen here was for company use with a private telephone inside connected for switching and status orders, etc.

This location was in New Salem, MA which is in the central portion of the state.

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