Construction of the canal begin.

  • Construction of the canal begin.

    Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power and Manufacturing Company
  • First wheels began to turn.

    Augustus Porter's Vision
  • Hydroelectric generating stations were born.

    Joseph Schoelkopf
  • Water power illuminated Niagara Falls using DC Current.

    Charles Brush and Schoelkopf
  • DC Current used to light up 16 street lights of Niagara Falls.

    Bush Electric Company
  • AC Current was used to illuminate Niagara Falls.

    George Westinghouse
  • Plan for generating higher horsepower.

    Thomas Evershed
  • Built 2 powerhouses.

    Niagara Falls Power Company
  • Companies joined power grid for long distance transmission.

    Niagara Falls Power Company and George Westinghouse Company
  • The company was reorganized.

    Niagara Falls Power Company
  • The second powerhouse was built increasing the horsepower.

    Jacob Schoelkopf Senior Died
  • New power station was built.

    Rankine Power Station
  • A huge dam was built.

    Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant
  • 10 generators were built producing 500,000 kilovolts.

    Queenston - Chippawa Power Station