National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form: Hydroelectric Power Plants in Washington State, 1890-1930
National Park Service. 1988. National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form: Hydroelectric Power Plants in Washington State, 1890-1930. National Park Service, Seattle, WA
Introduction: Few regions in the United States are better endowed with mountainous terrain, abundant rainfall, and powerful rivers than Washington. Important advances in the science and technology of electric generation and distribution during the late 19th century harnessed these formidable natural resources for the production of hydroelectric power. Indeed, an article in the Journal of Electricity of January 1926 reported that the State of Washington had more potential waterpower than any other state in the Union. As a result, unlike most other areas of the country, the history of electric light and power development in Washington is largely the history of hydroelectric power systems.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- National Park Service
- Date of Issue
- 1988-10-12
- Units
- OLYM
- Keywords
- Elwha Dam, Elwha River Watershed, Glines Canyon Dam, History, hydroelectric poiwer, Olympic National Park