#0633-2 Old Folsom Powerhouse - Sacramento Station A

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#0633-2 Old Folsom Powerhouse - Sacramento Station A

Site information:

NE corner of 6th and H Sts, Sacramento

38.583988,-121.497640

Plaque information:

State plaque

Plaque text:

Old Folsom Powerhouse
Sacramento Station A

The first distribution point of electricity for a major city, Station A was constructed in 1894. Built by the Sacramento Electric Power and Light Company to receive power generated from Folsom Powerhouse. The first transmission of electricity was on July 13, 1895. This power distribution network resulted in the first overhead wire streetcar system in the Central Valley.

Plaque placed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation August 4, 1970.

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