National Register of Historic Places

Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant

Reardon, Stevens County, Washington
Listed
December 15, 1988
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
88002737

About this property

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. 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."

Location

Reardon, Stevens County, Washington
47.83145, -117.91780

Categories

INDUSTRYENGINEERINGARCHITECTURE
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When was Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant listed on the National Register?

Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant?

Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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