San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Old Powerhouse

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010

1. The Old Powerhouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The old powerhouse was built in 1908, and is the oldest building on the Cal Poly campus. It utilized student labor in its construction, thus embodying “learn by doing”. From 1910 to 1940 it supplied all of the electricity and stream heat for the campus. Most recently this building was occupied by the School of Architecture and Environmental Design. It was abandoned in 1990. On May 7, 1993, the old powerhouse was accepted to the National Register of Historic Places.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1836.

Location. 35° 17.944′ N, 120° 39.821′ W. Marker is in San Luis Obispo, California, in San Luis Obispo County. Marker is on Cuesta Avenue north of South Permiter Road. Marker and building are located on the California Polytechnic (Cal Poly) State University Campus behind the Alex P. Stanos Stadium. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Luis Obispo CA 93401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mustang Memorial Plaza (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); M60A3 (TTS) Main Battle Tank

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(approx. one mile away); Motel Inn (approx. one mile away); General John C. Fremont (approx. 1.1 miles away); San Luis Obispo Sesquicentennial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Site of First County Court House (approx. 1.2 miles away); J. P. Andrews Building (approx. 1.2 miles away); “Love” and “Double Joy” (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Luis Obispo.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010

2. The Old Powerhouse Marker

The Old Powerhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010

3. The Old Powerhouse

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 26, 2010

4. The Old Powerhouse

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 991 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 27, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.