Engineers Drained the Niagara Falls and Uncovered Its Dark History

Tourist Destination

At the end of the 19th century, industrialization was rampant throughout the area. In fact, people already monopolized Niagara falls and turned it into a power source. They were able to use the Falls to power factories and mills in the area. In 1895, the world's first hydroelectric generation station opened. Now, the business was booming, but with new business, came an increase in crime, as well...

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