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TOPIC: THE QUEENSTON-CHIPPAWA POWER DEVELOPMENT - CONSTRUCTION OF THE ADAM BECK 1 GENERATING STATION 1917-1921PRESENTER: PETER MULCASTER.
In the early twentieth century Niagara Falls was the centre of North American hydroelectric power development and production. During this era sir Adam Beck had a vision and a goal to provide abundant electricity for the people and industries of Ontario. During World War I there was an increase in the demand for electricity. Accordingly, Sir Adam proposed and had built at Queenston what was to be at that time the world’s largest hydroelectric power generating station. This is an account of what led to the building of that facility and how this mammoth undertaking started producing electricity in 1921. The talk will include an overview of early hydroelectric power generation at Niagara Falls, the life and times of Sir Adam Beck, the design concept of the generating station, details of each stage of construction and working conditions. Included in the talk will be period maps and many black and white photographs.
Peter Mulcaster is a retired professional engineer with an interest in local history. He is the author of a book on the railway history of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Off To Paradise Grove, and is currently writing a book about the building of the Sir Adam Beck Power Generating Station.
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Patrons of Inducstry Hall, Marshville Heritage Park, 32081 Side Road 20, Wainfleet, ON, 32081 Sideroad 20, Wainfleet, ON L0S 1V0, Canada, Port Colborne
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