Holladay Cottonwood near Cottonwood Heights in Salt Lake County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Stairs Hydroelectric Power Plant
During the late nineteenth century, a combination of technological developments, capitalist enterprise, and economic demands led to the creation of Utah’s hydroelectric power industry. Small utility companies around the state built water power plants to generate electricity, mostly for streetcar systems, mines, and other industries. Cities and small towns also consumed power for municipal, commercial, and domestic use. By the early twentieth century, a merger and consolidation movement among Utah's utilities culminated in the formation of the Utah Power & Light Company (UP&L). In 1989, UP&L merged with PacifiCorp, an Oregon corporation, which continues to operate the Stairs Project.
Erected 1995 by Utah State Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.
Location. 40° 37.406′ N, 111° 45.219′ W. Marker is near Cottonwood Heights, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It is in Holladay Cottonwood. Marker is on Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (State Highway 190) 2 miles east of Wasatch Boulevard (State Route 210), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salt Lake City UT 84121, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cedar Tree (approx. 2˝ miles away); Ern and Molly Green Cabin (approx. 2˝ miles away); Silica Beds (approx. 2˝ miles away); Tithing House (approx. 2.6 miles away); Mining (approx. 2.6 miles away); Granite-Butler Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); South Butler School (approx. 2.7 miles away); Agriculture (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cottonwood Heights.
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