Episode 2 of 2
Operational Launch
- When
- 19 June 1891
- Where
- Ames Hydroelectric Generating Plant
The Ames plant became operational in June 1891, running continuously for the first 30 days to power the Gold King Mine.
The power system became operational on 19 June 1891 and was run continuously for the first 30 days. It supplied power to the Gold King Mine, located 3.5 miles away. This marked the first successful demonstration of long-distance transmission of industrial-grade alternating current power.
Sources
- Ames Hydroelectric Generating Plant Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-06
- Telluride, Colorado Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08
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