Toronto Power Generating Station
Toronto Power Generating Station, National historic site along Niagara River, Niagara Falls, Canada
The limestone power station stretches 132 meters along the Niagara River with a central block and two Ionic colonnades on its western facade.
Built between 1903 and 1913, this power station marked the first Canadian-owned hydroelectric facility at Niagara Falls, operating until its closure in 1974.
The station, designed by architect E.J. Lennox, incorporates Beaux-Arts style elements with marble walls, industrial brick, and ornate architectural details throughout the structure.
The generating station produced 137,500 horsepower of electricity, supplying power to Toronto's factories and street lighting during the early 20th century.
The power house contains a deep wheel pit where turbines connected to generators through vertical shafts, returning water to the river via a tailrace system.
Location: Niagara Falls
GPS coordinates: 43.07200,-79.07370
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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