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Niagara Falls, New York
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It was the first large-scale alternating current power plant in the world, designed by Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse, and it began operation in 1895. [source: https://www.niagarafallsinfo.com/niagara-falls-history/niagara-falls-power-history/adams-power-plant/]
Designated in 1983, it is recognized for its significant role in the history of electricity and engineering. [source: https://www.nps.gov/places/adams-power-plant-transformer-house.htm]
The building was designed by the renowned architect Stanford White, combining functionality with aesthetic appeal. [source: https://www.niagarafallsinfo.com/niagara-falls-history/niagara-falls-power-history/adams-power-plant/]
In 1896, it transmitted electricity over 20 miles to Buffalo, marking one of the first long-distance power transmissions. [source: https://www.buffalohistorymuseum.org/]
It is located within the Niagara Falls Power Plant Historic District, which includes other structures related to the early development of hydroelectric power. [source: https://www.nps.gov/places/adams-power-plant-transformer-house.htm]
