North Tonawanda in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Nikola Tesla
Legacy Corridor
Nikola Tesla was the first to develop the theory, technology, and physical inventions that would make long distance transmission of alternating current (AC) electricity a reality in America and ultimately. throughout the entire world. In 1896, the transmission of AC from Niagara Falls through a still extant transformer station in North Tonawanda was achieved in Buffalo. The rest of the world followed what was started here.
Tesla's dramatic transformational achievement was described in 1896 by the Buffalo Enquirer newspaper as. "The journey of God's own Lightning to the employ of all mankind During a celebration of the AC long distance accomplishment held at the Ellicott Square Building in Buffalo, NY Tesla stated that this region was "sure to become one of the greatest industrial centers of the globe.
Erected 2021.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 43° 3.332′ N, 78° 54.037′ 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. 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. Nikola Tesla Legacy Corridor (here, next to this marker); Tesla Coil (here, next to this marker); Gratwick Riverside Park (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.)
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 67 times since then and 14 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.