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North Star Mine Powerhouse
ADDRESS:Allison Ranch Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945
PHONE:+1 510 263 3712
EMAIL:eledogar@snet.net
WEBSITE:http://www.goldengate.org/…
North Star Mine Powerhouse Details
- wheelchair accessible
DESCRIPTIONS FROM ACROSS THE WEB
The North Star Powerhouse, built by A. D. Foote in 1895, was the first complete plant of its kind. Compressed air, generated by Pelton water wheels, furnished power for the entire mine operation. The 30-foot Pelton wheel was the largest in the world,...
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DIRECTIONS
From Grass Valley CA - Head west on E Main St toward S Auburn St, Turn left at Mill St, Continue on Allison Ranch Rd, locarted at Mining and Pelton Wheel Museum, S Mill at Allison Ranch Rd, Grass Valley.
OPEN HOURS
Civil War Tours and Heritage Day Tours May 26th and June 9th, Heritage Day: Saturday, September 29, 2007, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
MISCELLANEOUS
Events: http://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/events.htm
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