Olmsted Station Powerhouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Olmsted Station Powerhouse
Olmsted Station Powerhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 26, 1972: the first place in Orem to be listed. Only 51 of Utah’s 1,531 listings are older. The Register lists it for its engineering and education, at the local level. The listing covers 5.2 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 81 MB · National Archives↗1904 to today
- 1904Built
- 1972Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 54 years
Finding Olmsted Station Powerhouse
5 miles north of Provo on U.S. 189, in Orem, UT
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Olmsted Station Powerhouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Olmsted Station Powerhouse
Is Olmsted Station Powerhouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 26, 1972 (Register number 72001262).
Is Olmsted Station Powerhouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Utah has 12 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Reed Smoot House, 5.7 miles away.
Can you visit Olmsted Station Powerhouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Olmsted Station Powerhouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 81 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 72002006 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.