The boiler room at the Steam Plant offers an eerie glimpse into early 20th-century working conditions. Oil (and later coal) was fed into 16 giant boilers to produce the steam required to turn the Curtis Steam Turbines in the room next door.

The Georgetown Steam Plant was built in 1906 to provide power for Seattle's streetcars, the city of Georgetown, and the Seattle-Tacoma Railway. Although the turbines were state-of-the art for their time, the technology was advancing so quickly that the plant became outdated within 10 years. It was soon relegated to secondary status and was used occasionally through the 1970s during droughts and to meet peak power demand.

Today, the nearly-complete plant is operated as a free museum and is open to the public the second Saturday of every month from 10am-2pm.

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"The staff was really nice. The room was spotless. I saw a cafe, a lounge, and an exercise room on the way in. The bathroom had an actual tub, which is a big plus in my book. The toilet was one of these power-flush deals. Maybe it's a guy thing, but when that thing flushed.. it's like it's banishing your excretions to the darkest circles of hell, never to be seen again. My only complaint is the $100 fee for losing the key card. Not cool man. Still, it's a pretty nice place, overall."

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Georgetown Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Georgetown Powerplant Museum. Other good choices within a few miles include La Hacienda Motel and Rainier Guesthouse - Walk to Metro.

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Museum of Flight, Seattle Art Museum, and Seattle Pinball Museum feature captivating exhibits. Pike Place Market, Union Station, and Smith Tower are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can watch performances at Showbox SoDo, WaMu Theater, and Benaroya Hall if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Georgetown Powerplant Museum?

Take advantage of metro transit at Columbia City Station, Othello Station, and Rainier Beach Station. If you'd like to explore around the area nearby, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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