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The History of Power Development in Niagara

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.

Sir Adam Beck Station #2

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

Schoellkopf Power Plant

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

Robert Moses Generating Station

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

The Hydraulic Tunnels of Niagara

Read about the 1886 plan submitted by Thomas Evershed.

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      • The Chronicles of Settlement in Niagara
      • The War of 1812
      • Historical Accounts of Niagara Falls
      • Niagara Falls Ontario Township History
      • Niagara Falls New York Township History
      • The City of the Falls Plan
      • Historic Bridges in Niagara
      • Bridge Builders
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      • Niagara Falls Ontario Municipalities
      • Railroads of Niagara Falls
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      • The Niagara Tunnel Project
      • The History of Power Development in Niagara
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      • Daredevils of Niagara Falls
      • Early Hotels & Campgrounds
      • Niagara Streetcar & Trolley Service
      • Table Rock
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