Ontario Power Company Transmission House at Fallsview Casino Resort, Niagara Falls, ON
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Dr. House
N 43° 04.945 W 079° 04.785
17T E 656309 N 4771756
The facade of the original Transmission House of The Ontario Power Company has been preserved as part of Fallsview Casino Resort.
Waymark Code: WM5VZB
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 02/17/2009
Views: 28
The Ontario Power Company hydro-electric generating plant opened in 1905. This American based company built its generating plant at the base of the Horseshoe Falls just above river level.
In December 1999, the Ontario Power Generation Company (formerly Ontario Hydro) decommissioned the Ontario Power Station from service. This was done to accommodate the building of Fallsview Casino Resort on the former transformer building site overlooking Queen Victoria Park.
As a part of the land acquisition agreement, the Casino building was required to incorporate the facade of the Transmission House into its design to protect the history and heritage of the land. It now comprises much of the eastern wall of the complex, the inside of which is now known as "The Grand Hall" which houses many events and conventions today.
Type: Remnant
Fee: No, though nearby parking may charge a nominal fee.
Hours:
Remnant is part of the Fallsview Casino Complex and is generally available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During winter months, the area may be inaccessible due to unusual seasonal ice and snow conditions.
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Visit Instructions:
Original photographs showing additional views of the Ruin/Remnant or even just its current condition are encouraged. Please describe your visit, especially if no additional photos are available. Did you like the Ruin or Remnant? What prompted you to see the Ruin or Remnant?