Niagara Falls in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Niagara Falls Park and River Railway Powerhouse

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 22, 2013

1. Niagara Falls Park and River Railway Powerhouse Marker

Inscription. The Niagara Falls Park and River Railway Powerhouse, built on this site in 1892, was the first hydraulic powerhouse to use water from the Canadian side of the Niagara River. It generated 2100 hp of direct current electricity for the electric railway. Power generation ceased in 1932 and the building was demolished in 1985.

Erected by The Niagara Parks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 43° 4.69′ N, 79° 4.764′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker is on Niagara Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara Falls ON L2G, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Niagara Parks Commission / Commission Des Parcs Du Niagara (within shouting distance of this marker); José María Heredia (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Table Rock House (about 150 meters away); Tightrope Walker Nik Wallenda (about 180 meters away); Wm. B. Rankine (about 210 meters away); Table Rock (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Nikola Tesla (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named Nikola Tesla (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.

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Also see . . . The River Railway Power Station. (Submitted on July 1, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 22, 2013

2. Niagara Falls Park and River Railway Powerhouse Marker

Horseshoe Falls on Canadian Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 22, 2013

3. Horseshoe Falls on Canadian Side

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 834 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 1, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.