Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power and Manufacturing Company
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Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power & Manufacturing Company was the fist company to generate electricity from Niagara Falls in 1882.[1]
References
- ^ "Niagara Falls Frequently Asked Questions". http://nyfalls.com/niagara/niagara-falls-faq12.html. Retrieved 2011-03-11. "Although mills have been using diverted water from the Falls as a source of hydraulic power since 1759, it wasn't until 1882 that the Falls was used to generate electricity. The Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power & Manufacturing Company, which constructed a canal for hydraulic power generation nearly 20 year prior, began operating a small electrical plant in Niagara Falls, New York in 1882. The plant, which generated direct current (DC), could only distribute current a distance of 2 miles. Despite this limitation, it was a big hit for both its utility and as a tourist attraction. It was this small plant that demonstrated the potential for hydro-electric power from Niagara Falls. ..."
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