Sault Ste. Marie Canal Powerhouse
The Power House, also known as the Pump House, is a highly eclectic, classically-inspired building located on St. Mary's Island in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. The building features one-and two-storey sections, with each façade differing in height and detailing. The exterior walls are composed of textured red sandstone blocks, contrasting limestone quoins and window surrounds, and decoratively framed segmental-arched windows. Constructed in 1894 by Ryan and Haney, the building was designed under J.B. Spence of the Department of Railways and Canals. It is now the property of Environment Canada and a Classified Federal Heritage Building. The Power House is historically significant because of its association with the construction and operation of the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site of Canada, which illustrates the theme of the development of Canada's transportation network during the later 19th century. The building's excellent functional design is evident in its interior layout, as well as in the unique exterior adaptation of the building, situated on a hill to increase the flow of the water directed through the turbines. (Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada)
