The Industrial Transformation of Niagara Falls - From Sacred Site to Power Hub

This 20-minute video from IT'S HISTORY explores the dramatic transformation of Niagara Falls from a sacred Indigenous site to a major industrial powerhouse in the early 1900s. Discover how the natural wonder became the epicenter of North America's industrial revolution, powered by the world's first large-scale hydroelectric plants developed by Tesla and Westinghouse. Learn about the rise of the mills district that attracted aluminum and chemical industries to the area, and the subsequent environmental disasters like Love Canal that left lasting impacts. Hosted by Ryan Socash, the video examines the forgotten industrial history of Niagara Falls, revealing how today's tourist destination still bears the physical remnants of its manufacturing past through abandoned ruins, tunnels, and power stations.