Cape Elizabeth in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
Central Powerhouse
This building was completed in 1905 as the central powerhouse for Fort Williams by the Quartermaster Corps. The structure was built of reinforced concrete and sited in this sheltered spot to protect it from the fire of hostile vessels. Inside, coal-fired boilers produced steam to turn generators to meet the electrical needs of the fort. Later, electricity was purchased from the local public utility and the powerhouse was maintained as an emergency power plant. The equipment was maintained and periodically tested so that this plant would immediately be able to provide electricity for the fort. The small brick building adjacent to the powerhouse was built to house electrical transformers, each of the large gun batteries had its own small power plant to provide electricity during battle action.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 43° 37.457′ N, 70° 12.903′ W. Marker is in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, in Cumberland County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Shore Road and Littlejohn Road, on the right
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fire Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Goddard Mansion (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Field Officer's Quarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mining Casemate (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Field Officer's Quarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bachelor's Officers' Quarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bachelor Officers' Quarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battery Hobart (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape Elizabeth.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 146 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
