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Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Station, Lewiston

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The Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Station is a hydroelectric power station in Lewiston, New York, near Niagara Falls. Owned and operated by the New York Power Authority (NYPA), the plant diverts water from the Niagara River above Niagara Falls and returns the water into the lower portion of the river near Lake Ontario. It uses 13 generators at an installed capacity of.
Named for New York city planner Robert Moses, the plant was built to replace power production after a nearby hydroelectric plant collapsed in 1956. It stands across the river from Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Power Stations in Ontario, Canada.
OriginsThe land that the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant occupies has a long history of use. In 1805, Augustus and Peter Porter of Buffalo, New York, purchased the American Falls from New York in a public auction, and later acquired the rights to the eastern rapids above the falls as well, but died before they could bring their vision of a canal and power plant to reality. Several other companies later attempted similar projects without success. Put Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Station at the forefront of your travel plans using our Lewiston trip itinerary tool.

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By Kimmy S

We stopped on our way home from our vacation in Canada. This was a great interactive experience for the whole family. I loved that it was educational for the kids too.

We stopped on our way home from our vacation in Canada. This was a great interactive experience for the whole family. I loved that it was educational for the kids too. more »
By 06Mjf

We only added this to our plans after reading the other views. We were pleasantly surprised.We spent a little over an hour here and the best part.....it was completely free! This place is interactive.... more

We only added this to our plans after reading the other views. We were pleasantly surprised.We spent a little over an hour here and the best part.....it was completely free! This place is interactive.... more »
By KristieR845

This place was fun, creative, and free, with beautiful views. I came alone, and had a ton of fun. The staff was excellent, and the entire facility, including the bathrooms was immacultately...

This place was fun, creative, and free, with beautiful views. I came alone, and had a ton of fun. The staff was excellent, and the entire facility, including the bathrooms was immacultately... more »