Directions from Sacramento:

- Take Highway 50 to the 1st City of Folsom exit (Folsom Blvd.)
- Turn left at the light.
- Continue on Folsom Blvd. even when it turns into Leidesdorf Street.
- At the light on Riley Street (you can only turn left or right) turn left.
- The Folsom Powerhouse is just on the left hand side and you will need to turn left into the parking lot just passed the first light (Scott Street) and before you get to the Rainbow Bridge.
  Directions from Reno:

- Take Interstate 80 towards Sacramento.
- Take the Sierra College exit and turn left.
- Continue on Sierra College even when it turns into Hazel Avenue.
- Turn left on Greenback Lane.
- Continue on Greenback Lane and turn left when the only choice is left or right. You will still be on Greenback Lane.
- Continue on Greenback Lane which becomes Riley Street.
- After crossing the Rainbow Bridge, you will turn right into the parking lot before the first light. There is a sign that says "Folsom Historic Powerhouse".
     
Visiting Hours:

Wednesday - Sunday............... noon - 4 p.m.
 

This recreation of an early 1900's kitchen depicts how electricity was used to light a room. Wiring hung from one light to another along the ceiling from an electrical box attached to the inside of the wall. Click her to see this photo larger.

Group Tours:

Available throughout the week by special arrangements.
To schedule an appointment call:

916-988-0205 or
916-988-0206

For more information call the above phone numbers or e-mail at jgant@pacbell.net

 

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