Pelton Water Wheel

In continuous use PG&E Drum Power House No. 4, 1928-1987. Produced 18,000 HP at 257 RPM and enough electrical power for 16,000 households. 12 ft. diameter, weight 15 tons. Built in San Francisco by Pelton Company. A constitutional bicentennial gift to Nevada City by Pacific Gas and Electric.

Dedicated September 17, 1987 by Nevada City Constitutional Commission and Wm. Bull Meek--Wm Morris Stewart

No. 10 E Clampus Vitus

Marker is on Union Alley, on the right when traveling north.

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