Upper American Fork Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic District

Upper American Fork Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic District
Nearest city Highland, Utah
Coordinates 40°26′16″N 111°43′22″W / 40.43778°N 111.72278°W / 40.43778; -111.72278Coordinates: 40°26′16″N 111°43′22″W / 40.43778°N 111.72278°W / 40.43778; -111.72278
Area 1.5 acres (0.61 ha)
Built 1906
Architect Young,Willard; Kelsey,Frank C.
Architectural style Bungalow/craftsman, Modern Movement
MPS Electric Power Plants of Utah MPS
NRHP Reference # 89000278[1]
Added to NRHP April 20, 1989

The Upper American Fork Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic District near Highland, Utah is a 1.5-acre (0.61 ha) historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. It includes one contributing building and three contributing structures.[1]

It includes the Upper American Fork Dam, which is about 110 feet long and 10 feet tall, which traps the American Fork River. It includes a pedestrian footbridge.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Mark Fiege and Janet Ore (November 1988). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Upper American Fork Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic District" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying eight photos


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