Springfield Utility Board reaches milestone date

The first SUB general manager Frank Brown (left) and original Board member John Boeshans (right) in front of the original Springfield Municipal Power (later known as SUB) office at 403 Main Street on May 2, 1951. Springfield History Museum / PHOTO PROVIDED

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Utility Board was established in 1950, making Sept. 5 the public utilities’ 75th anniversary. To celebrate, the Springfield History Museum collaborated with SUB for its newest exhibit, “PosSUBilities: 75 Years of the Springfield Utility Board.”

Some folks around town have shared their memories of the early days of their time working at the board.

Ray Meduna and Bart McKee both worked for SUB in its early years back in the 1970s. Meduna…

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