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Escher Wyss Turbine Nameplate

Circa 1970s



These plates were on Clover Bar turbines 1 and 2These units, manufactured in Switzerland, were placed in service in 1970 and 1973Each unit had a capacity of 165 Mega Watts

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Babcock Boiler Nameplate

circa 1960s



This Cast Aluminum nameplate was taken from the No. 8 Babcock and Wilcox Boiler at the Rossdale Power Plant.Ten Babcock and Wilcox Sterling type boilers were installed at Rossdale Power Plant between 1932 and 1966.These boilers supplied the steam required ...

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Parsons Nameplate

Circa 1950



Nameplate from 30 MW Parsons generator. There were a total of seven Parsons Turbine-Generators, installed at the Rossdale Generating station between 1927 and 1966

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Sign 750 Sub-station

Circa 1960



Sign attached to the RIVERDALE Sub Station This was a 5 KV substation - Primary supply 15KV (13,800 volt) with 5KV (4160 volt) secondary feeder circuits, for distributionThis substation was located at 87 St and 103A Ave one block north of the west end ...

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Boiler Nameplate

1969



This nameplate  was on the #1 boiler at the Clover Bar Generating Station, which was installed in 1969. The boiler was a 2100 psi Radiant Boiler. Manufacturer: Babcock & Wilcox Dimensions: 12" x 18" x 1/8" Material: Aluminum Serial #: 62850

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Tags: Clover Bar

Edmonton Power Historical Foundation

Answering your questions



Edmonton Power Historical Foundation was established as a non-profit society in the late 1980s to preserve Edmonton's unique and fascinating electrical history.Our primary objective is: "To encourage and foster greater interest and awareness of the history ...

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Edmonton Power Historical Foundation

Location: 

We are located on the grounds of the Leduc West Antique Museum. Travel 5 km west of Leduc on Highway 39. Go north on Range Road 260 (Cohne Dale Road) for about 800 metres and the museum will be on your right. If you're coming from the west, Cohne Dale Road is 5km east of Highway 60.

Hours of operation 2026

As winter is now fully upon us, the Edmonton Power Historical Foundation Museum will remain closed until more clement weather arrives in the spring of 2026. We look forward to throwing open our doors in April, rested, refreshed and eager to show off our fine collection showcasing the history of electricity in Alberta.
We anticipate opening for the Volunteer Expo in April, the Spring Fire-up in May, the Leduc West Annual Exposition in July, and finally in September the Country Harvest and the Lesco Truck Show. Exact dates will be announced in late February. Watch this space! Plus we are availble for private tours in the summer - just contact us from this web site; We'd LOVE to see you!

 

 

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