Google Street View image, captured July 2023.

Another concrete electrical transforming station along the Oregon Electric’s main line, built in 1906–1907 to provide power for the line.

Waconda substation just after completion of construction in 1907.

Richard Thompson describes this photograph of the Waconda substation in his book, Willamette Valley Railways:

“Waconda, seen here during construction, was a combined substation and agent’s office. The OE’s eight substations, which were located approximately 20 miles apart, included a two-story-high voltage compartment, an electrical operating room, and a ticket office with a waiting room. Station attendants acted in the multiple capacities of station agent, telegraph operator, and electrician.”