With Great Power Comes Great Hydroelectricity

Join architect Jansen Bennett on a virtual tour of one of the oldest hydroelectric power plants in western North America. The duo will debut a video tour of the Olmstead Hydroelectric Plant, located at the mouth of Provo Canyon and take questions from a live audience. The Olmstead Plant is still in use today, and with every passing year new technological upgrades have been made to the plant complex that result in a fascinating tour through time. From the earliest days of convincing the populace that electricity was safe in their homes to now powering the water supply for over 1 million Utahns, the Olmstead Hydroelectric Plant has served the community. Now is your chance to peek inside and learn the history of this complex.

About Our Speaker

Jansen Bennett is the historical architect with the State Historic Preservation Office. Jansen received a Master of Architecture degree and Historic Preservation Certificate at the University of Washington after studying Business Administration and Art at Weber State University. He has over ten years of experience working with historic buildings, and loves the nitty gritty details of rehabilitation and preservation projects. When he isn’t architecting, his hobbies include baking tasty treats, reading good books, and chasing his two youngsters.

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