Big Allis, Power plant in Long Island City, Queens, United States
Ravenswood Generating Station is a large power facility along the East River waterfront in Queens that spans multiple city blocks. The complex contains several generating units arranged across its industrial site.
Consolidated Edison built the facility in the 1960s as a major source of electricity for the growing city. Additional generating units were added over time to meet increasing power demands.
The facility's name reflects the industrial character that has defined Long Island City since the early 1900s. The site remains tied to the neighborhood's working identity and its role in powering the broader metropolitan area.
The facility sits in an industrial area and is visible from public streets but not open for interior tours. You can view the external structure and cooling towers from the riverfront walkways.
The single turbine in Big Allis can process roughly 50 tons of steam per second, showcasing the engineering breakthrough of its era. This makes it a rare example of industrial architecture that was both functional and technically extraordinary for its time.
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