Old Folsom Powerhouse
Sacramento Station A
The first distribution point of electricity for a major city, Station A was constructed in 1894. Built by the Sacramento Electric Power and Light Company to receive power generated from Folsom Powerhouse. The first transmission of electricity was on July 13, 1895. This power distribution network resulted in the first overhead wire streetcar system in the Central Valley.
Marker is at the intersection of H Street and 6th Street, on the left when traveling east on H Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
