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Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park is a historical site preserving an 1895 alternating current (AC) hydroelectric power station—one of the first in the United States. Before the Folsom powerhouse was built nearly all electric power houses were using direct current (DC) generators powered by steam engines located within a very few miles of ...
Folsom Powerhouse Station A is located at the northeast corner of 6th and H Streets. Folsom Powerhouse Station A was the first electricity distribution site for Sacramento. The electricity came from Folsom Powerhouse, California Historical Landmark No. 633.0. [1] The Folsom Powerhouse Station A started operates on July 13, 1895.
Off Folsom Blvd. in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 38°40′50″N 121°10′32″W / 38.680556°N 121.175556°W / 38.680556; -121.175556 ( Folsom Powerhouse Folsom
The Murer House and Gardens in Folsom, California is a building, designed and built by Giuseppe Murer in the Italian Renaissance architecture style, [3] built in 1927. The house currently operates as a museum, and showcases the history of Italian immigration to the US and the early formation of Folsom.
Other attractions available for visitors include rides in horse-drawn carriages, historic trains from the former Central Pacific Railroad passenger station, and cruises on historic riverboats. A historic sternwheel riverboat, the Delta King, is moored in the river and serves as a hotel, restaurant and theater. Riverfront Park, located north of ...
This is a complete List of National Historic Landmarks in California. The United States National Historic Landmark (NHL) program is operated under the auspices of the National Park Service , and recognizes structures, districts, objects, and similar resources nationwide according to a list of criteria of national significance. [ 1 ]
The Sacramento Memorial Auditorium is a historic auditorium located in Sacramento, California.Completed in 1926, the Auditorium opened in February, 1927. [2] Closed in 1986 due to seismic concerns, the building fell into disrepair, and re-opened in 1996, after renovation, as part of the Sacramento Convention Center Complex. [3]
The Alhambra Theatre opened in 1927 and was the preeminent movie house in the greater Sacramento area for many years. It was designed in the Moorish style of the great Spanish cities and included a large courtyard and fountain. The interior was lavishly appointed with red carpet, gold trim, and large pillars.