Grand Canyon Power House, National Historic Landmark power station in Grand Canyon Village, United States.
The Grand Canyon Power House is an oil-fired power station in Grand Canyon Village featuring reinforced concrete with limestone cladding and tall industrial windows. The interior retains original mechanical systems including generators and pump equipment arranged throughout multiple levels.
The structure was built in 1926 by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway and supplied electricity to nearby lodges until 1956. After decommissioning it transitioned to storage and office use while remaining a record of early power generation in the canyon.
The building demonstrates early 20th-century engineering principles through its Swiss chalet design elements integrated into an industrial power generation facility.
Access is limited as the building serves partly as a working facility. Visitors typically need advance notice or must participate in ranger-led tours arranged by park staff.
Steel catwalks circle the original Fairbanks-Morse generators, and an overhead bridge crane still hangs from the ceiling in working position. This layout allowed operators to monitor and service every part of the plant.
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