Guidebook
NO. 843 NORTH STAR MINE POWERHOUSE - 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, and was in continuous use for over 30 years.
Location
10933 Allison Ranch Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949. Mining and Pelton Wheel Museum
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NO. 843 NORTH STAR MINE POWERHOUSE - Marker
NO. 843 NORTH STAR MINE POWERHOUSE - State Plaque
NO. 843 NORTH STAR MINE POWERHOUSE - National Plaque
NO. 843 NORTH STAR MINE POWERHOUSE - Pelton Wheel
NO. 843 NORTH STAR MINE POWERHOUSE
NO. 843 NORTH STAR MINE POWERHOUSE
NO. 843 NORTH STAR MINE POWERHOUSE - Marker