Out-of-Town Tour: City Light Skagit Hydroelectric Facilities
June 29, 2014 |
Join Colleen McShane, Manager, Natural Resources and Environmental Planning, Environmental Affairs Division, and Rebecca Ossa, Historic Resource Specialist, Environmental Affairs Division, Seattle City Light for a specially organized in-depth look at stewardship, preservation, and restoration of historic structures at the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project that will include some buildings not on the regularly scheduled tours. The journey begins with a guided walking tour of the historic company town of Newhalem, followed by visits to the Gorge Powerhouse Visitor Gallery and Ladder Creek Falls Gardens. After seeing the sights of Newhalem, you will be transported to the town of Diablo where you will be able to see the interior of Diablo Powerhouse from the beautiful art-deco lobby and viewing gallery. Afterwards, you will enjoy an, organic, locally-sourced lunch at the North Cascades Institute Environmental Learning Center. In the afternoon, you'll cruise Diablo Lake to see the interior of Ross Powerhouse before returning to Newhalem.
An overnight option is available with Friday night accommodations at Bunkhouse #30 (refurbished to provide comfortable accommodations with queen-sized beds and shared restrooms), family-style dinner and breakfast at the soon to be opened restored Gorge Inn.
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Website:
www.historicseattle.org |
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WA |
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| Contact Information |
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Brooke Best |
| Email:
brookeb@historicseattle.org |
| Phone:
(206) 622-6952, ext 221 |
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