The Hydraulic Tunnels of Niagara
Read about the 1886 plan submitted by Thomas Evershed.
Explore the History of Niagara Falls, Ontario and Niagara Falls, New York
In 1759, Daniel Joncairs was the first recorded person to have harnessed any type of power in Niagara. He did this by digging a narrow ditch above the falls, on the American side, and from this was able to draw enough water from the river to turn a waterwheel to power a small sawmill. Joncairs did not invent the waterwheel, however before he arrived; the power of Niagara was being used for nothing more than washing.
Read about the 1886 plan submitted by Thomas Evershed.
A power company formed in 1899 to put Evershed’s plan into action.
View the history of the Niagara Falls Power Company Powerhouses built in the 1890’s.
Find out how Queen Victoria Park took advantage of the River Railway Power House.
View the history of the only power company to remain privately owned.
Read about the history of the 1905 power company
A privately owned power company which is now out of commission.
Read about the first publicly owned power plant in Niagara and the story of Sir Adam Beck
Read about the first generating station developed by Sir Adam Beck in 1917.
Read about the 16 generator Sir Adam Beck #2 power station in Niagara Falls, Canada