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Camera Maker Canon Camera Model Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Aperture f/5.6 Exposure Value 0 EV
Exposure Program Manual Exposure Time 1/100 sec
Flash No Flash Focal Length 43 mm
ISO 400 Metering Mode Pattern
Date/Time 2010:03:07 13:51:50 Resolution Unit Inch
X Resolution 240 dots per ResolutionUnit Y Resolution 240 dots per ResolutionUnit
Exposure Mode 1 Keywords travel United States of America United States America USA US California CA Nevada County Grass Valley North Star Mine Powerhouse North Star Mine mining water powered compressed air transmission plant pelton water wheels hydro power hydroelectric mine 30-foot Pelton wheel A.D. Foote history historical historic historical marker famous landmark road side highway popular Place of Interest Places of Interest Tourist Attraction Tourist Attractions Tourist Destination Tourist Destinations Travel Destination Travel Destinations tour tourism tourist attraction destination Sign Signs American Day Daytime Historical Sites Vertical Education Historical Site Marker Markers Outdoor Outdoors Outside Road Road Signs Roadside Roadsign information
Caption NORTH STAR MINE POWERHOUSE - The North Star Powerhouse, built by A. D. Foote in 1895, was the first complete water powered compressed air transmission plant of its kind. Compressed air, generated by Pelton water wheels, furnished power for the entire mine operation. The 30-foot Pelton wheel was the largest in the world, and was in continuous use for over 30 years. California Registered Historical Landmark No. 843 Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Nevada County Historical Society, May 15, 1971.