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George Westinghouse Power Plant (jan 3, 1895 – jan 1, 1898)

Description:

George Westinghouse opened a power plant in Niagara falls. This was an alternating current system which could transport to farther places. Edison's direct current system could transport withing 1 square mile whereas the Niagara falls power plant could transport over 200 miles.

Added to timeline:

3 Oct 2017

Date:

jan 3, 1895
jan 1, 1898
~ 2 years and 11 months