Washington Water Power Historic Technical Drawings Collection, circa 1900-1972
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Washington Water Power Company
- Title
- Washington Water Power Historic Technical Drawings Collection
- Dates
- circa 1900-1972 (inclusive)19001972
- Quantity
- 9 Linear feet of shelf space, (2 Boxes + 30 Rolls)
- Collection Number
- Cage 754 (collection)
- Summary
- The collection consists of approximately 360 technical drawings related to three Washington Water Power (later Avista) hydroelectric developments on the Spokane River.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use. Reproduction of some items, particularly large fragile drawings, may be limited.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
All three projects represented in this collection are hydroelectric developments of Washington Water Power Company. Washington Water Power Company, an investor-owned electric utility company based in Spokane, Washington, was founded 1889. In addition to its primary business as a public utility, Washington Water Power also operated other business enterprises in Spokane, including streetcar lines and Natatorium Park, a public amusement park. Effective in 1999, the company name was changed to Avista Corporation.
Monroe Street Dam: This was the first hydroelectric development completed by Washington Water Power Company, at a natural waterfall on the Spokane River; it began generating power in 1890. The dam was rebuilt in 1974.
Nine Mile Dam: This project, originally developed in 1908 to supply power for the Spokane and Inland Empire electric railway system, was purchased by Washington Water Power Company in 1925.
Long Lake Power Station: Another early hydroelectric development, the Long Lake Dam was completed in 1915.
Content Description
The collection consists of approximately 360 technical drawings related to three Avista Corporation hydroelectric developments on the Spokane River: Monroe Street Dam, in downtown Spokane (Series 1), Nine Mile Dam, at Nine Mile Falls on the Spokane River (Series 2), and the Long Lake Power Station, about 30 miles northwest of Spokane (Series 3). It includes a wide range of drawing types, from architectural plans to designs for individual equipment parts.
A detailed list of the collection contents, with an itemized list of most of the individual drawings, is included in Box 1.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions apply.
Rights note, July 2003: "Avista Corporation reserves a perpetual, royalty-free license with the right to use, copy or sublicense any and all intellectual property associated with the sujbect collection which Avista Corporation holds at the time of this assignment, including any copyrights and any derivative works to be completed in the future."
Preferred Citation
[Item Description]
Washington Water Power Historic Technical Drawings Collection, circa 1900-1972 (Cage 754)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in three series, by project. All items have been kept in the arrangement created by Avista Corporation, in groups of rolled and flat drawings, each consisting of items related to a single development. The original roll numbers assigned by Avista have been retained.
Location of Collection
(MASC STAFF USE) Boxes are located in main Cage sequence. Rolled drawings are stored separately.Acquisition Information
Avista Corporation donated these drawings to the Washington State University Libraries in 2003 (MS 2010-23).
Processing Note
This collection was processed by Cheryl Gunselman in 2010.
Related Materials
Washington Water Power Company Informational Kits, 1947-1954 (Cage 91)
Washington Water Power Company Papers, 1888-1965 (Cage 297)
Washington Water Power Company Newsletters Collection, 1965-1987 (Cage 879)
Huntington Family Papers, circa 1921-1950 (Cage 4864)
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series 1: Monroe Street Dam
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Description: Monroe Street dam drawingsContainer: Container Box 1
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Description: Monroe Street dam drawingsContainer: Container Rolls 3-7
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Description: Monroe Street dam drawingsContainer: Container Roll 9-15
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Description: Monroe Street dam drawingsContainer: Container Box 2
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Description: Monroe Street dam drawingsContainer: Container Rolls 16-26
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Description: Monroe Street dam drawingsContainer: Container Rolls 27-30
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Series 2: Nine Mile Dam
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Description: Sanderson and Porter drawingsContainer: Container Roll 1
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Description: Westinghouse drawingsContainer: Container Roll 2
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Description: Other Nine Mile Dam drawingsContainer: Container Box 2
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Series 3: Long Lake Power Station
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Description: Long Lake Power Station drawingsContainer: Container Roll 8
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Description: Long Lake Power Station drawingsContainer: Container Box 2
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Description: Detailed list of collection contents (2003)Container: Container Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Electric power production -- Washington (State)
- Hydroelectric power plants -- Design and construction
Corporate Names
- Avista Corp. -- Records and correspondence
- Washington Water Power Company -- Records and correspondence
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Avista Corp. (creator)
