Jan 26, 1900 to Dec 26, 1900 - The Niagara Parks Commission approved a plan to build a massive hydro-electric generating station on the Canadian side of the Niagara River.
Massive Niagara Hydro-Electric Project Approved
Photo*: Chaindrillers at work on the Hydro Electric Canal between Niagara Falls and Queenston, [Ont.* "Click" for Photo Credit and enlarge.
" “The gifts of nature are for the public”
Photo*: Adam Beck Sir Adam Beck (1857-1925), Chairman of the public enterprise that became Ontario Hydro, the largest public power authority in the world. "Cick" for Credit and enlarge Photo.
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