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Saint Marys Falls Hydropower Plant, Sault Ste. Marie

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#16 of 18 in Things to do in Sault Ste. Marie
Landmark · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
The Saint Marys Falls Hydropower Plant is an 18-MW hydroelectric generating plant located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan (the "Soo"). It extracts water from the St. Marys River under the supervision of the Army Corps of Engineers, and the power is taken up and distributed by the Cloverland Electric Cooperative, a rural utility that serves the Soo area.
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  • By 454christinac
    So you can’t go inside right now but if you are in Sault Ste. Marie, would recommend a drive or walk by. The building is gorgeous and you can see where the water runs beneath. Would imagine it is...  more »
  • By Donna R
    Incredible architecture over a century old still in amazing condition, withstanding the elements with strength and beauty.  more »
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