Generators Power House Number 1 Big Creek California
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Title
Generators Power House Number 1 Big Creek California
Subject
Power House No. 1 (Big Creek, Calif.) -- Photographs.; Electric generators -- California -- Fresno County -- Photographs; Electric power transmission -- California -- Fresno County -- Photographs.; Fresno County (Calif.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- 20th century -- Photographs.
Description
Powerhouse No. 1 is located at an elevation of 4,819 feet at the town of Big Creek, California, and was the first on the Big Creek Project to be placed into commercial operation. Each of these generators is powered by individual double overhung impulse turbines of the "Pelton" water-wheel type powered by water falling from Huntington Lake Reservoir. The Big Creek Project, completed in 1926, involved six dams, eight tunnels, three major artificial lakes and five powerhouses providing electricity for Los Angeles. In addition, the reservoirs provide flood control and irrigation benefits to communities in the San Joaquin Valley.
Creator
Parker, Robert A.
Source
1 Photographic print :b&w ;9 x 14 cm.
Publisher
San Joaquin Valley Library System
Date
ca 1925
Contributor
Fresno County Public Library
Rights
This image is being made available for educational and research purposes only, under the "fair use" clause of the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) Further questions regarding the image or its use may be directed to the Fresno County Public Library, Heritage Center, 2420 Mariposa St, Fresno, CA 93721. Phone: 559-600-6230 HeritageCenter@fresnolibrary.org
Relation
SJV Photo Heritage
Format
image/jpeg
Language
en
Type
Image
Identifier
frp0066
Coverage
ca 1925
Collection
Citation
Parker, Robert A., “Generators Power House Number 1 Big Creek California,” San Joaquin Valley Library System Digital Collections, accessed September 7, 2024, http://digital.sjvls.org/document/1716.