The History of Power Development in Niagara

Read about the first generating station developed by Sir Adam Beck in 1917.

The Porter brothers were the first to develop an idea for power generation, find out what they thought here.

Read about the 16 generator Sir Adam Beck #2 power station in Niagara Falls, Canada

The entire history of the first power plant, from construction to destruction

The Niagara Falls, New York main power generating Station located in the Lower Niagara River.

Read about the 1886 plan submitted by Thomas Evershed.

Some facts about the power generating in Niagara Falls, Ontario and Niagara Falls, New York.

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.