Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant

The Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant, on the Spokane River near Reardan, Washington, about 30 miles (48 km) west of Spokane was built during 1907–10. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The listing included one contributing building and seven contributing structures on 12 acres (4.9 ha). The area spans the border of Lincoln County, Washington and Stevens County, Washington.[1]

Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant
Nearest cityReardan, Washington
Coordinates47°49′53″N 117°55′00″W
Area12 acres (4.9 ha)
Built1907-10
Built byWashington Water Power Co.
Architectural styleClassical Revival, Neoclassical
MPSHydroelectric Power Plants in Washington State, 1890--1938 MPS
NRHP reference No.88002737[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 15, 1988

It includes a 1,716 feet (523 m) dam.[2]

It was described as "a significant low head hydroelectric installation from the early 20th century. Built in 1907-1910, the plant was the first large-scale regional generating facility constructed by the Washington Water Power Company. As such, the plant was critical to the growth of industry and agriculture in the Inland Empire. In addition, the powerhouse is an architecturally significant example of industrial design from the period."[2]

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