Brief History of Cohoes Falls Power Plant

Powerplant built in 1915 used the Cohoes Falls. Water had been used since 1831 to power the textile industry in Cohoes. Harmony Mills was the largest cotton mill at one time in the US due to its use of water power. Electric power began later and control of power production was leased.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• power plants
• ac power
• hydro
• history
• electric power
• generation
• textile industry

[EdisonExploratorium]

I'm planning to try to bring you real a tour of the facility with no limitation on technical details, but that is one of many projects we are working on so there will be a delay before I can release that.

[matt20119]

near my house score

some of the old ways are best

[CampKohler]

I was a bit disappointed, expecting as I was a tour of the plant, including the control room. Perhaps you needn't go into the function of every switch and light, but I wouldn't complain if you did.

You are there; we are here. It's up to you.