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Medal, Plaquette, 1936, Bronze, United States. WORLD POWER CONFERENCE - CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO. NY, by Medallic Art Co. of N.Y., artist R.P. Chandler (?). Size: 4.5" x 3.25". Weight: 13+ Oz. Obv. World Power Conference - 1936, Fabulous N.Y. Scene of Skyscrapers and in the center a Turbo Generator, legend below capacity 160,000 KW, 1936, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., signed by Medallist at lower right; Rv. Central Station Building, wreath, tree, legend below First Edison Central Station 1882, 6 Generators, Total Capacity 1200 H.P. One of the rarer Medallic Art medals, highly sought after and extremely attractive, large size and great detail. Also Historic, Roosevelt attended the 1936 World Power Conference and gave a speech on the importance of power and the benefits for humanity.