Canadian Niagara Power Company Fonds RG 170
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This collection documents the first hydroelectric project on the Canadian side of the Niagara River dating from the 1890s until the 1950s. The records chronicle the early years of the company revealing details on the political, economic and technological efforts required to make the venture a success. This collection was certified as significant cultural property to Canada by the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Movable Cultural Property Office.
Click here to view the Canadian Niagara Power Company Fonds finding aidCurrent copyright applies. In some instances, researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder(s) of copyright and the Brock University Archives before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the Library's usual procedures unless otherwise specified.
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Niagara Falls/Niagara Power, 1792, 1798, 1829, 1832, 1836, 1838, 1848, 1852-1853, 1855, 1859, 1871, 1873, 1875-1876, 1878, 1880-1881, 1883, 1885-1888, 1890-1909, 1916-1917, n.d.2013-06-26A finding aid for collection RG 86. This archive contains materials relating to Niagara Falls and its development during the late 19th and early 20th century, with particular focus on power operations.
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Letter - J. M. Bromley to A. M. Grier, 1 November 1906A letter from J. M. Bromley regarding the commission of the seal for the Canadian Niagara Power Company.
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Letter - A.M. Grier to Mr. Dunn, 15 December 1905A letter from A. Monro Grier to Mr. Dunn, a farmer in the township of Bertie, discusses an agreement to sell land to Canadian Niagara Power for a sum of $600. A stamp across the side of the letter reads "Old Kent Pond".
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New Rate Schedules - 1927A notification from the Canadian Niagara Power Co. detailing a rate increase for domestic customers. Two schedules are listed, one for customers under 1,000 watts and the other for customers over 1,000 watts.
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Photograph - No. 9 Runner2013-06-06
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Bill - No. 177 1892The Act confirming agreement between the Canadian Niagara Power Company and the Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Park Commission. 2nd Session, 7th Legislature, 55 Vict., 1892.
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Fourth Annual Report of The Electric Development Company of Ontario Limited For the Year Ending 31st December, 1906Fourth Annual Report of The Electrical Development Company of Ontario Limited for for the year 1906. The report discusses the main line between Niagara Falls and Toronto and the line between the Township of Pelham and the city of Brantford. The report also details the purchase of stocks and bonds in several different companies.
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Letter - A.H. Van Cleve to A.M. Grier, 9 February 1906A letter from resident engineer A.H. Van Cleve to A.M. Grier concerning a ventilating apparatus requested for the Power House. Van Cleve discusses the agreement with the company William Grace that includes the ventilating apparatus. Van Cleve is now requesting the apparatus be ordered at the companies expense and installed as soon as possible.
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Letter - F. Nicholls to W.B. Rankine, 17 January 1902A letter from Second V.P. Frederic Nicholls of Canadian General Electric Co. to W.B. Rankine in regards to transformers. The Canadian Niagara Power Co. has agreed to an order of nine transformers (1250 Killowatt) to be installed in the Power House at Niagara Falls. The transformers will cost the Canadian Niagara Power Company forty three thousand two hundred dollars.
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Letter - C. Sellers to W. B. Rankine, 26 September 1902A letter from chief engineer C. Sellers to W. B. Rankine discussing the bid of I. P. Morris Co. Sellers discusses conversation with Mr. Hand of I.P. Morris.
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Letter - A. Monro Grier to W.B. Rankine, 20 March 1902A letter from A. M. Grier to W.B. Rankine referencing the purchase of granite for the "Tunnel Portal Lining". Grier discusses the purchase of granite with MacIntosh Granite and Marble Company for Stanstead Granite. Grier also discusses a wire sent to a Mr. Brock in regards to the purchase and supply of granite for the project.
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Letter - Frederic Nicholls (Canadian General Electric) to W.B. Rankine, 17 December 1897A letter from 2nd Vice President and General Manager of Canadian General Electric Company, Frederic Nicholls to W. B. Rankine regarding a bid for contract. The letter mentions that the bid for two alternating generators for the Canadian side of Niagara Falls was won by Westinghouse Eletric and Manufacturing Co. Nicholls also mentions that there will be other opportunites to win contracts as more machines are required. Nicholls also implies that Westinghouse may have bid under cost in an effort to secure the first of many contracts with the Canadian Niagara Power Company.