North Tonawanda in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Nikola Tesla Legacy Corridor

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 9, 2023

1. Nikola Tesla Legacy Corridor Marker

Inscription.
On November 15, 1896, western New York witnessed the world's first long distance transmission of alternating electricity via the genius of Nikola Tesla. AC electricity hydro-generated at Niagara Falls flowed to the landmark North Tonawanda Power Transfer Station and on to Buffalo. Eventually, this accomplishment was utilized to electrically transform the entire planet.

The Tesla Coil in the Park art structure is a tribute to Nikola Tesla. It marks the historical significance of North Tonawanda in the Nikola Tesla Legacy Corridor, the mid-point between the stately statue of Nikola Tesla on Goat Island and the elegant statue in Nikola Tesla Park in Buffalo, NY.

Erected 2021.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is November 15, 1896.

Location. 43° 3.332′ N, 78° 54.039′ W. Marker is in North Tonawanda, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is at the intersection of Witmer Road and River Road (County Route 265), on the right when traveling east on Witmer Road. Located in Gratwick Riverside Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: North Tonawanda NY 14120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tesla Coil (here, next to this marker); Nikola Tesla (here, next to this marker); Gratwick Riverside Park

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Lumber City (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Lumber City (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edgewater Landing (approx. ¼ mile away); Shoreline Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gratwick (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Tonawanda.

Also see . . .
1. Gratwick Riverside Park. (Submitted on April 22, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Nikola Tesla (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 22, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Tesla Coil Art Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 9, 2023

2. Tesla Coil Art Sculpture

Tesla Coil in the Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, April 9, 2023

3. Tesla Coil in the Park

Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.