Inauguration Ceremonies of the St. Lawrence Power Project, 1954

Inauguration St Lawrence Power Close 1954
Inauguration Ceremonies of the St Lawrence Power Project 1954
Inauguration St Lawrence Power 1954
Inauguration Ceremonies of the St Lawrence Power Project 1954 view from the public

Source: Saint Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation.

Shown in this picture are Robert H. Saunders of Ontario Hydro (behind the microphones), Canadian Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent (on his left), and Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York (left of St. Laurent). On the extreme left, Premier Leslie Frost of Ontario. This ceremony, held on August 10, 1954, marked the beginning of construction projects along the Seaway. The dam shown will eventually be called the Saunders-Moses Dam, which is located near Cornwall, Ontario.