'White Way' for Downtown Kinston May be in Place Before Holidays, Oct. 30, 1922

Discuss Dismantling of Telephone Poles Along Main Street

The Chamber of Commerce directors and officials of the Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Co. will confer here Monday night over the removal of wires from Kinston’s business district. This work will be necessitated by installation of ornamental illumination, “White way” lighting has been promised by the city officials. The cost will be approximately $20,000. Standards 24 feet tall will be erected on parts of Queen and other streets. The work, it is understood, will be done by the municipal water and light department, thus reducing the cost of the installation. The white way may be completed before the holidays.