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Hydro Power

Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse built the first hydro-electric power plant in Niagara Falls and started the electrification of the world. This was the final victory of Tesla's Alternating Current over Edison's Direct Current. In present day, there are three hydroelectric stations on the Niagara River which combined can produce 4.4 GW of power.

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Niagara Falls Winter

Stunning Niagara Falls Frozen Polar Vortex Photograph 11×14

Limited edition 11" x 14" print of the American Falls taken during the Winter of 2013-14 in Niagara Falls. Printed with archival pigment on gallery photo paper. Hand-signed and … [Read More...]

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Queenston Heights

Brock Monument View North © by pmvarsa Queenston Heights Park is the site of a War of 1812 battle in which Sir Isaac Brock… [read more]

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Discovery Center

photo by: wonkanerd There is a lot more to discover in Niagara than the Water Falls itself. Located along Robert Moses Parkway is the … [read more]

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Niagara Greenhouse

Specializing in plants and herbs, the Niagara Greenhouse offers a wide and unique selection of annuals, perennials, topiaries and foliage plants as well as… [read more]

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