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Greetings from Niagara Falls Great Gorge Route Top Row L-R: Suspension Bridge, Niagara Gorge Bottom Row L-R: Brock's Monument, Cantilever and Lower Arch Bridges, The Great Rock in the Niagara Gorge, Steamer nearing Lewiston -
Whirlpool Niagara Falls Card was mailed in Kingston, Ont. October 25th 1907 ; it was addressed to Mr R A Rogers, 374 Barrie Street, Kingston, Ont. ; message reads "Dear Archie, Alwyn and I are likely coming upon Saturday on our bicycles. We will likely go if it is a nice day and will get there about eleven. If you want anything write and tell us but we can not bring if it is very big HDR Suppose you are coming home Wednesdays HDR " -
Gen Brock's Monument 185 ft high, 243 steps. Queenston Heights, Ontario Although card was never mailed it is dated July 13th Sunday, no year is given, message reads "Dear Mother, I went to Queenston last night, we had very bad electrical storm which cleared off about 10:30. I slept at the dock on some form and left there at 4 am. I bummed a ride into St Catharines 15 miles and had breakfast. left at 8 am for Niagara Falls and bum another ride. I have spent all day here and am now satisfied that there is no work on the Niagara Peninsula. The monument you see here we passed three times right on the heights. To-night I am sleeping in" message ends incomplete ; -
Trolley line through the gorge, Niagara Falls Reverse reads "The ruggedness and picturesqueness of nature about Niagara Falls has been seriously modified by the arts of man, the latest invasion being the construction of a Trolley Line through the Gorge, starting at Prospect Park and passing close to Whirlpool Rapids and the River, until it reaches Queenstown [sic] Queenston Heights. The ride is one of the sensations of pleasure and surprise, which sometimes approaches trepidation, as towering rocks, looming threateningly over the tracks cut through bluffs, produce a feeling of insecurity" ; -
Scene along the Gorge, Niagara Falls Reverse reads "The ruggedness and picturesqueness of nature about Niagara Falls has been seriously modified by the arts of man, the latest invasion being the construction of a Trolley Line through the Gorge, starting at Prospect Park and passing close to Whirlpool Rapids and the River, until it reaches Queenstown [sic] Queenston Heights. The ride is one of the sensations of pleasure and surprise, which sometimes approaches trepidation, as towering rocks, looming threateningly over the tracks cut through bluffs, produce a feeling of insecurity" ; -
Peace Bridge Crossing Niagara River Between Buffalo NY and Fort Erie Ont. [Ontario] Reverse reads "For safe rapid convenient crossing of the Niagara River, use the Peace Bridge. The scenic route to Niagara Falls and the shortest route to Detroit and the West. US Terminal at the foot of Vermont St, Buffalo, NY" ; -
Clifton Gate (Oakes Garden Theatre at right), Niagara Falls, Canada Clifton Gate also known as Memorial Arch ; Horseshoe Falls in background ; -
Prince of Wales Hotel Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Reverse reads Pictou and Queen Streets...Of Victorian architecture, the building was constructed in 1882 and was known as Long's Hotel and later as the Arlington Hotel. In 1912 the name was changed to the Prince of wales Hotel, following the investiture of the Duke of Cornwall as the Prince of Wales. Today it is one of the outstanding hotels in the Niagara area ; -
The Legend of the White Canoe, Niagara Falls Also referred to as the Legend of the Maid of the Mist and Lelawa ; 41851 -
Board walk and pier, Crystal Beach, Canada Card was mailed from ? and received in Dunnville on August 21st, 1911 ; message reads "Just got back from Buff [Buffalo] so just rec'd your letter. Was at Shea's this aft. Say ask them at home if they want me to come home Monday night. Send me a card on the noon train. Remember this place? I will be home Monday eve for sure I think" ; -
Giant Coaster, Fun House at left [Crystal Beach Ontario] Known as the Cyclone Coaster
