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The Adams Power Plant Transformer House.

The Adams Power Plant Transformer House.

The Adams Power Plant Transformer House. Edward Dean Adams, a primary investor for the Niagara Falls project. One of the original Westinghouse-Tesla generators. Interior view of the Edward Dean Adams power station at Niagara Falls. G.E. air-blast transformers built for the Buffalo transmission lines. The Niagara Falls Power Company with Buffalo transmission lines. A Westinghouse-Tesla Niagara generator under construction in Pittsburg The plaque on each Niagara generator displaying Tesla's patents. Another interior view of the Edward Dean Adams power station.

Year: 1896

July, 19th:  Tesla Tours Niagara Powerhouse


Tesla, along with George Westinghouse, Edward Dean Adams and others tour Niagara Falls and the new Adams Power Station.

November, 16th:  Niagara Powers Buffalo


The new A.C. power system enjoyed a flawless inauguration, transmitting electricity to Buffalo, New York 22 miles away. It came first to the Buffalo Railway Company - 1,000 horsepower, switched into the company's powerhouses at exactly midnight with a signaling of the event to the city by the firing of cannons, the blowing of steam whistles and the ringing of bells.

December, 17th:  Honorary Membership, Zagreb


Tesla was elected honorary member of the Yugoslav Academy of Sciences and Arts in Zagreb.

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