Niagara Falls, ON: 1906-1974 Toronto Power Station, Niagara's First Generating Station

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Street View, Jul 2023

Niagara Parks posted two photos with the comment:

Over the last century, the Toronto Power Generating Station has become a part of the cultural landscape in Niagara Falls. It represents a piece of our shared history and its redevelopment will have a lasting impact on the destination and the province, which is why we want to hear from you. 

Niagara Parks has launched a public engagement exercise and invites you to share your thoughts about the exciting future and legacy of Toronto Power. Participate in the online survey and be part of this transformational redevelopment project. Survey results will be assessed ahead of the conclusion of the due diligence phase this spring. 

The survey on the restoration of Toronto Power is now live and will be available on Niagara Parks’ website through to February 29, 2024. 

For more information and to participate, please visit niagaraparks.com/torontopower.

Brett Wanamaker shared

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"The plant operated until 1974 as Ontario Hydro looked to make better use of the available water downriver at the Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Power Stations in Queenston."
[Canada has a diversion allocation of 56,500cfs, but must maintain at least 15,240 over the falls. [NiagaraFallsInfo] (They specify cubic meters per sec for the minimum flow, but surely they mean cubic feet per sec because otherwise 15,240cms is over a half-million cfs.)
Another reason it was shut down in 1974 was that it generated 25hz instead of 60hz power. [CliftonHill]]

NiagaraFallsReview
A company plans to spend $200m to renovate the building.

InvisibleThreads, 1 of many "urban exploration" photos
(Images from this location are available for sale on a RedBubble page.)

CliftonHill
"Renowned architect E.J. Lennox, known for his iconic designs in Toronto, was commissioned to create a structure that would harmonize with its natural surroundings while exuding a grandeur befitting its purpose. Lennox’s design embraced the Beaux-Arts style, a blend of classical and Renaissance architectural elements."
It opened in 1906 with a capacity of 137,500 horsepower (102.5mw). Between 1913 and 1924, it expanded from 296' (90m) to 600' (183m). By 1924, it had eleven generators, but I could not find a megawatt number for 1924.

1888 is too early for any Niagara Falls power plant that I have noted. So I'm saving this here for now.

Ron Krol posted
Niagara Falls Power Project (1888)
 https://teslaresearch.jimdofree.com/niagara-falls-power.../
Jim Myers shared