395 Comments for Toronto Power Company Generating Station

One of these things are not like the others, one of these things are not the same... =8-0

I see a face.

This is a great photo essay - given the kind of garbage they build these days, for just about any building type, I am always baffled at the efforts they used to put forth in antique architecture...ESPECIALLY for industrial/municipal purposes like this - my favorite shots are those of the ornate fireplace and doorway, but tops is the shot of the oval MARBLE walled room looking out towards the generator...Really great stuff, Motts! (For what it's worth, I send you as much traffic here as I can find - most people are stunned when they see it...)

Makes me sad that electricity prices in my area are rising and then to see a power plant like this moth-balled. We have so much hydro power and wind power capability in this area (I am from Rochester) but it goes unused. They are also talking about adding a power plant at the upper falls in Rochester, NY. Although, I am sure the project will die because no one can agree on the best way.

Sir Motts- I live in Rochester, NY so I make it to Niagara falls once or twice a year. I love this place (both the American side and Canadian side are great). Great photos, great story and great to see something local for me. Thanks again!

Love the before & after shots.

The round holes in the end of some of these were actually for turning them (notable the pieces with 2 offset holes) ... image a giant socket but instead of a wrench you would plug a pipe in and twist the whole section., not that it makes them any smaller or lighter. I am curious if you can say where the floor vent on the left went through too.

I am digging that old phone on the desk!

Did Thor leave his hammer laying around too?

Oooo, that's the limited model.

Thank you emma! I do see the wooden supports now that you have said that. I just dont get it. Why build a lovely fireplace and sit a ugly gas radiator in front of it !??

When I look at this it almost looks like a Victorian science fiction image for War of the Worlds. The door opens to an alien craft standing outside. Great juxtaposition.

Mr Motts, maybe a FAQ but I haven't seen it answer. What do you do in these places if you need to go to the toilet? It seems wrong just to poop in a corner but still, I'm curious.
Great to see a new selection as always and keep up the great hobby!

Thanks for the awesome gallery, Motts.

Beautiful!