Stairs Station Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic District
Stairs Station Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic District, Historic hydroelectric plant in Big Cottonwood Canyon, US.
The Stairs Station Hydroelectric Power Plant features a two-level powerhouse with a Francis turbine capable of generating 1.2 megawatts of electricity.
Built in 1894-1895 at a cost of $325,000, the facility was designed by Robert M. Jones for the Big Cottonwood Power Company to supply electricity to Salt Lake City.
The Renaissance Revival style powerhouse represents the technological evolution of energy production during the industrial development of Utah in the late 19th century.
The facility includes a 1,200-foot steel pipeline connected to a 1,750-foot penstock, channeling water through a vertical drop of 200 feet to generate power.
The power station stands on 6.4 acres and maintains its original architectural elements, including the generating equipment level and former switchgear floor.
Location: Salt Lake County
GPS coordinates: 40.62520,-111.74400
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:17
Little Cottonwood Canyon
6.8 km
Big Cottonwood Canyon
5 km
Mount Olympus
4.2 km
Pfeifferhorn
10.7 km
Lone Peak
11 km
Cottonwood Paper Mill
4.7 km
Mill Creek Canyon
7.9 km
Doughnut Falls
7.6 km
Lone Peak Wilderness
11.5 km
Henry J. Wheeler Farm
10 km
Sandy Second Ward Chapel
11.8 km
Granite Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic District
3.2 km
Granite LDS Ward Chapel-Avard Fairbanks Studio
7.7 km
Anders Hintze House
9.1 km
Brady-Brady House
10.4 km
Harold W. and Evelyn Burton House
7.8 km
Ray F. and Ethel Smith House
8.5 km
Emma Olive Dobbs House
11.6 km
Joseph F. and Isabelle Jensen House
12 km
Amos and Ida Jensen House
12 km
Albion Basin
11.9 km
Maybird Gulch
6.9 km
Bells Canyon
8.4 km
Neffs Canyon
6.2 km
Red Pine Lake
10.1 km
Evergreen Avenue Historic District
10.4 km
Hidden Peak
11 km
Upper Bells Canyon Reservoir
9.3 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes