Adams Power Plant Transformer House, Hydroelectric power station in Niagara Falls, United States
The limestone building with classical architectural details stands near the upper Niagara River, featuring high ceilings and extended rectangular windows.
The transformer house, constructed in 1895, marked the first large-scale implementation of alternating current electrical generation using Nikola Tesla's polyphase system.
McKim, Mead, and White architectural firm designed this National Historic Landmark, which exemplifies the technological advancement of American industrial architecture.
The power station transmitted electricity over 25 miles to Buffalo, demonstrating the efficiency of long-distance power distribution through alternating current.
The structure remains the sole surviving component of the Edward Dean Adams Power Plant complex, which revolutionized commercial electricity generation.
Location: Niagara Falls
Inception: 1895
Architects: McKim, Mead & White
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
GPS coordinates: 43.08176,-79.04284
Latest update: May 16, 2025 11:53
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