In 1889, the Willamette Falls Electric Company pioneered long-distance hydroelectric transmission, powering Portland from Oregon City. This historic utility supplied reliable, renewable electricity to homes and industries, catalyzing regional growth. Today, the site remains iconic for energy innovation, benefiting historians, engineers, and advocates of sustainable power infrastructure.
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