California Historical Landmarks in Sacramento County
California Landmark 633-2
Old Folsom Powerhouse-Sacramento Station A
Northeast Corner of 6th and H Streets
Sacramento
Old Folsom Powerhouse-Sacramento Station A
The first distribution point of electricity for a major city, Station A was constructed in 1894 by the
Sacramento Electric Power and Light Company to receive power generated from Folsom Powerhouse. The first
transmission of electricity was on July 13, 1895. This power distribution network resulted in the first
overhead wire streetcar system in the Central Valley.