Nevada City in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Pelton Water Wheel

Photographed By Karen Key, October 12, 2010

1. Pelton Water Wheel Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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

Erected 1987 by Nevada City Constitutional Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1861.

Location. 39° 15.769′ N, 121° 1.013′ W. Marker is in Nevada City, California, in Nevada County. Marker is on Union Alley, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nevada City CA 95959, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Five Stamp Mill (a few steps from this marker); Robinson Plaza (a few steps from this marker); South Yuba Canal Office

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(a few steps from this marker); Site of the Original Ott Assay Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Wells Fargo Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Shaft Drill Core (within shouting distance of this marker); Nevada City, The “Queen City of the Northern Mines” (within shouting distance of this marker); Nevada Hose Co. No. 1 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nevada City.

Photographed By Karen Key, October 12, 2010

2. Pelton Water Wheel Marker

Photographed By Karen Key, October 12, 2010

3. Pelton Water Wheel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 907 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.