Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant

Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant
Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant is located in Washington (state)
Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant
Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant is located in the United States
Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant
Nearest cityReardan, Washington
Coordinates47°49′53″N 117°55′00″W / 47.83139°N 117.91667°W / 47.83139; -117.91667
Area12 acres (4.9 ha)
Built1907-10
Built byWashington Water Power Co.
Architectural styleClassical Revival, Neoclassical
MPSHydroelectric Power Plants in Washington State, 1890--1938 MPS
NRHP reference No.88002737[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 15, 1988

The Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant, on the Spokane River near Reardan, Washington, about 30 miles (48 km) west of Spokane was built during 1907–10. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The listing included one contributing building and seven contributing structures on 12 acres (4.9 ha). The area spans the border of Lincoln County, Washington and Stevens County, Washington.[1]

It includes a 1,716 feet (523 m) dam.[2]

It was described as "a significant low head hydroelectric installation from the early 20th century. Built in 1907-1910, the plant was the first large-scale regional generating facility constructed by the Washington Water Power Company. As such, the plant was critical to the growth of industry and agriculture in the Inland Empire. In addition, the powerhouse is an architecturally significant example of industrial design from the period."[2]

  • View from the Stevens County side
    View from the Stevens County side
  • The dam at the facility
    The dam at the facility
  • The main facility building
    The main facility building

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Lisa Soderberg (October 23, 1986). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant". National Park Service. Retrieved June 20, 2018. With accompanying two photos


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