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• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Roger Woodward with family returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th anniversary of his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls on July 9, 1960.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Roger Woodward with family returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th anniversary of his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls on July 9, 1960. Seen here with his wife and son.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Roger Woodward with family returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th anniversary of his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls on July 9, 1960.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Roger Woodward returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th anniversary of his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls on July 9, 1960. Left to right: George Bailey, Roger Woodward with 2 unidentified men
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Roger Woodward with family returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th anniversary of his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls on July 9, 1960.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Roger Woodward (middle) visits Niagara Falls on the 30th anniversary of his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls on July 9, 1960. Left to right: Roger Woodward and George Bailey
• Roger Woodard Interviewed in Hospital after his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Roger Woodward being interviewed by a reporter from his hospital bed at the Greater Niagara General Hospital after his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Roger Woodward tells his children about his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls on July 9, 1960
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 20th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Left to right: Eunice Wilson, Don Wilson, General Manager of the Niagara Parks Commission, Susan Woodward, Roger Woodward, And James N. Allan, Chairman of the Niagara Parks Commission at a reception
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 20th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Left to right: Bonnie Bailey, George Bailey, Susan Woodward and Roger Woodward
• Valet Shuttle Bus for the Embassy Suites Hotel

  Valet shuttle bus for the Embassy Suites Hotel
• Red Bull Crashed Ice Race Course at the Base of the Skylon Tower

  Looking at the base of the Skylon Tower from Murray Street (Murray Hill). Construction is is progress for the Red Bull Crashed Ice race course, which starts at the Skylon Tower.
• Red Bull Crashed Ice Race Course on Murray Hill

  Looking up Murray Street (Murray Hill) at construction for the Red Bull Crashed Ice race course.
• Red Bull Crashed Ice Race Course on Murray Hill

  Looking up Murray Street (Murray Hill) at construction for the Red Bull Crashed Ice race course. The Fallsview Casino and Hilton Hotel & Suites are visible in the background.
• Red Bull Crashed Ice Race Course on Murray Hill

  Looking up Murray Street (Murray Hill) at construction for the Red Bull Crashed Ice race course. The Fallsview Casino and Hilton Hotel & Suites are visible in the background.
• American Falls

  The American Falls with the Prospect Point observation tower in the background.
• Maid of the Mist Boat in Drydock

  A Maid of the Mist boat can be seen in drydock by the lower Niagara River. Part of the rainbow Bridge can be seen in the background.
• Brink of the Horseshoe Falls

  Mist rising from the brink of the Horseshoe Falls.
• Upper Niagara River

  Low water conditions in the upper Niagara River. The international control gates can be seen in the background.
• Niagara Falls Incline Railway

  The Niagara Falls Incline Railway, undergoing construction.
• Niagara Falls Incline Railway

  The Niagara Falls Incline Railway, undergoing construction. The Embassy Suites Hotel and the Oakes Hotel overlooking the Falls are visible in the background.
• Fall Colours along the Niagara Parkway

  From left to right : Marriott Gateway on the Falls Hotel, the Radisson Hotel, the Marriott Niagara Falls Hotel and Spa, the Tower Hotel at the Konica Minolta Tower, the Embassy Suites Hotel including The Keg and T.G.I. Fridays, and the Niagara Falls Incline Railway (undergoing construction).
• Horseshoe Falls

  Mist rising at the Horseshoe falls.
• Horseshoe Falls

  Mist rising at the Horseshoe falls.
• Horseshoe Falls

  Mist rising at the Horseshoe falls.
• American Falls

  The American falls, the lower Niagara River and the Rainbow Bridge.
• Horseshoe Falls

  Misty conditions at the Horseshoe falls.
• Horseshoe Falls

  Misty conditions at the Horseshoe falls.
• Horseshoe Falls

  The Horseshoe falls and the lower Niagara river. The Table Rock Welcome Centre can be seen in the background.
• Horseshoe Falls

  The Horseshoe falls and the lower Niagara river. The Marineland tower can be seen in the background.
• Red Bull Crashed Ice Race Course on Murray Hill

  Construction workers are building the Red Bull Crashed Ice race course on the lower section of Murray Street (Murray Hill). The Fallsview Casino is visible in the background.
• Red Bull Crashed Ice Race Course on Murray Hill

  Construction workers are building the Red Bull Crashed Ice race course on the lower section of Murray Street (Murray Hill). The Fallsview Casino is visible in the background.
• Red Bull Crashed Ice Race Course on Murray Hill

  Construction workers are building the Red Bull Crashed Ice race course on the lower section of Murray Street (Murray Hill). The Fallsview Casino is visible in the background.
• Red Bull Crashed Ice Race Course on Murray Hill

  Looking down Murray Street (Murray Hill) towards the falls. The road is closed for construction for the Red Bull Crashed Ice race course which is visible above the street
• Red Bull Crashed Ice Race Course at the Base of the Skylon Tower

  Looking at the base of the Skylon Tower from Murray Street (Murray Hill). Construction is is progress for the Red Bull Crashed Ice race course, which starts at the Skylon Tower.
• Red Bull Crashed Ice Race Course at the Base of the Skylon Tower

  Looking at the base of the Skylon Tower from Murray Street (Murray Hill). Construction is is progress for the Red Bull Crashed Ice race course, which starts at the Skylon Tower.
• Red Bull Crashed Ice Race Course on Murray Hill

  Looking down Murray Street (Murray Hill) towards the falls. The road is closed for construction for the Red Bull Crashed Ice race course , which is visible above the street.
• Stamford Bridge and Oakes Drive Plaque

  Plaque on Portage Road near the bus entrance to the Fallsview casino and the top of the Incline Railway. "Stamford Bridge and Oakes Drive" This bridge and drive were constructed by the Township of Stamford 1934-2935. Roland R. Booth, Reeve. J.C. Morden, Deputy Reeve. L.T. Couch, Deputy Reeve. Simeon Corfield, Counsellor. W.M. Deans, Counsellor. R.S.C. Stalker, Counsellor. This improvement was rendered possible by the foresight and generosity of Harry Oakes E.S.O. of “Oak Hall” Stamford Township. Designed and supervised by Merle F. Ker, B.SC., Township Engineer.”
• Sleep Cheap at the Embassy Suites Hotel

  View from the 23rd floor of the Embassy Suites Hotel. Marriott Niagara Falls Hotel Fallsview and Spa, Marriott gateway on the Falls Hotel, Radisson Hotel and Suites, Tony Roma's Restaurant and the Scotiabank Convention centre are all visible.
• Sleep Cheap at the Embassy Suites Hotel

  Embassy Suites Hotel, suite 2315, city view room, table in sitting area.
• Sleep Cheap at the Embassy Suites Hotel

  Embassy Suites Hotel, suite 2315, city view room, couch and chair in sitting area.
• Sleep Cheap at the Embassy Suites Hotel

  View from the 23rd floor of the Embassy Suites Hotel, suite 2315. Main Street, Stanley Avenue and Dixon Street are visible. The Comfort Inn Fallview and My Cousin Vinnys restaurant are in the foreground.
• Winter Festival of Lights Displays

  Winter Festival of Lights displays near the falls. The display reads" Ontario's Niagara Parks Lights Your Life."
• Winter Festival of Lights Displays

  Trees illuminated for the Winter festival of Light near the bottom of Murray Hill and the Niagara Parkway.
• Winter Festival of Lights Displays

  Lighting displays for the Winter festival of Lights at the bottom of Murray Hill
• Sleep Cheap at the Embassy Suites Hotel

  Sleep cheap guests at the Embassy Suites Hotel manager's reception, 9th floor, outside the Keg Steakhouse & Bar. In the background, people are lined-up for their free drink at the bar.
• Sleep Cheap at the Embassy Suites Hotel

  Sleep cheap at the Embassy Suites Hotel, suite 2315, city view room kitchen and bar area
• Sleep Cheap at the Embassy Suites Hotel

  Sleep cheap at the Embassy Suites Hotel, suite 2315, city view room sleeping area
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• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Roger Woodward (middle) visits Niagara Falls on the 30th anniversary of his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls on July 9, 1960. Left to right: George bailey, Roger Woodward, Ross Finch and Frank Simon
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Roger Woodward (middle) visits Niagara Falls on the 30th anniversary of his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls on July 9, 1960. Two others in photo are unidentified.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Roger Woodward with his son Christopher and nurse Eleanor Weaver in the Greater Niagara General Hospital where he was taken after his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls on July 9, 1960. Two others are unidentified.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Roger Woodward with his son Christopher in the Greater Niagara General Hospital where he was taken after his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls on July 9, 1960.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Roger Woodward outside of the Greater Niagara General Hospital where he stayed after his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls on July 9, 1960.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Roger Woodward reunites with nurse Eleanor Weaver, who took care of him in the Greater Niagara General Hospital after his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls on July 9, 1960. Other person unidentified.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Left to right: George Bailey, Deanne Simpson (nee Woodward), Roger Woodward and his son Christopher return to Niagara Falls on the 30th anniversary of his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls and her rescue from above the falls on July 9, 1960.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Left to right: Deanne Simpson (nee Woodward), Roger Woodward and his son Christopher return to Niagara Falls on the 30th anniversary of his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls and her rescue from above the falls on July 9, 1960.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 30th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  Roger Woodward reunites with nurse Eleanor Weaver, who took care of him in the Greater Niagara General Hospital after his plunge over the Horseshoe Falls on July 9, 1960.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 20th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  On July 9 1960 a boat ride turned tragic when Jim Honeycutt and Roger and Deanne Woodward were swept into the fast moving water of the Upper rapids. Deanne was swept toward Goat Island and rescued by a tourist. Jim Honeycutt and Roger were swept to the brink of the Horseshoe Falls and over. Honeycutt disappeared but Roger survived to be rescued by the crew of the Maid of the Mist. Roger Woodward was the first person to survive the Horseshoe Falls without a protective capsule. He was only seven years old at the time.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 20th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  On July 9 1960 a boat ride turned tragic when Jim Honeycutt and Roger and Deanne Woodward were swept into the fast moving water of the Upper rapids. Deanne was swept toward Goat Island and rescued by a tourist. Jim Honeycutt and Roger were swept to the brink of the Horseshoe Falls and over. Honeycutt disappeared but Roger survived to be rescued by the crew of the Maid of the Mist. Roger Woodward was the first person to survive the Horseshoe Falls without a protective capsule. He was only seven years old at the time.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 20th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  On July 9 1960 a boat ride turned tragic when Jim Honeycutt and Roger and Deanne Woodward were swept into the fast moving water of the Upper rapids. Deanne was swept toward Goat Island and rescued by a tourist. Jim Honeycutt and Roger were swept to the brink of the Horseshoe Falls and over. Honeycutt disappeared but Roger survived to be rescued by the crew of the Maid of the Mist. Roger Woodward was the first person to survive the Horseshoe Falls without a protective capsule. He was only seven years old at the time.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 20th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  On July 9 1960 a boat ride turned tragic when Jim Honeycutt and Roger and Deanne Woodward were swept into the fast moving water of the Upper rapids. Deanne was swept toward Goat Island and rescued by a tourist. Jim Honeycutt and Roger were swept to the brink of the Horseshoe Falls and over. Honeycutt disappeared but Roger survived to be rescued by the crew of the Maid of the Mist. Roger Woodward was the first person to survive the Horseshoe Falls without a protective capsule. He was only seven years old at the time.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 20th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  On July 9 1960 a boat ride turned tragic when Jim Honeycutt and Roger and Deanne Woodward were swept into the fast moving water of the Upper rapids. Deanne was swept toward Goat Island and rescued by a tourist. Jim Honeycutt and Roger were swept to the brink of the Horseshoe Falls and over. Honeycutt disappeared but Roger survived to be rescued by the crew of the Maid of the Mist. Roger Woodward was the first person to survive the Horseshoe Falls without a protective capsule. He was only seven years old at the time.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 20th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  On July 9 1960 a boat ride turned tragic when Jim Honeycutt and Roger and Deanne Woodward were swept into the fast moving water of the Upper rapids. Deanne was swept toward Goat Island and rescued by a tourist. Jim Honeycutt and Roger were swept to the brink of the Horseshoe Falls and over. Honeycutt disappeared but Roger survived to be rescued by the crew of the Maid of the Mist. Roger Woodward was the first person to survive the Horseshoe Falls without a protective capsule. He was only seven years old at the time.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 20th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  On July 9 1960 a boat ride turned tragic when Jim Honeycutt and Roger and Deanne Woodward were swept into the fast moving water of the Upper rapids. Deanne was swept toward Goat Island and rescued by a tourist. Jim Honeycutt and Roger were swept to the brink of the Horseshoe Falls and over. Honeycutt disappeared but Roger survived to be rescued by the crew of the Maid of the Mist. Roger Woodward was the first person to survive the Horseshoe Falls without a protective capsule. He was only seven years old at the time.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 20th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  On July 9 1960 a boat ride turned tragic when Jim Honeycutt and Roger and Deanne Woodward were swept into the fast moving water of the Upper rapids. Deanne was swept toward Goat Island and rescued by a tourist. Jim Honeycutt and Roger were swept to the brink of the Horseshoe Falls and over. Honeycutt disappeared but Roger survived to be rescued by the crew of the Maid of the Mist. Roger Woodward was the first person to survive the Horseshoe Falls without a protective capsule. He was only seven years old at the time.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 20th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  On July 9 1960 a boat ride turned tragic when Jim Honeycutt and Roger and Deanne Woodward were swept into the fast moving water of the Upper rapids. Deanne was swept toward Goat Island and rescued by a tourist. Jim Honeycutt and Roger were swept to the brink of the Horseshoe Falls and over. Honeycutt disappeared but Roger survived to be rescued by the crew of the Maid of the Mist. Roger Woodward was the first person to survive the Horseshoe Falls without a protective capsule. He was only seven years old at the time.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 20th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  On July 9 1960 a boat ride turned tragic when Jim Honeycutt and Roger and Deanne Woodward were swept into the fast moving water of the Upper rapids. Deanne was swept toward Goat Island and rescued by a tourist. Jim Honeycutt and Roger were swept to the brink of the Horseshoe Falls and over. Honeycutt disappeared but Roger survived to be rescued by the crew of the Maid of the Mist. Roger Woodward was the first person to survive the Horseshoe Falls without a protective capsule. He was only seven years old at the time.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 20th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  On July 9 1960 a boat ride turned tragic when Jim Honeycutt and Roger and Deanne Woodward were swept into the fast moving water of the Upper rapids. Deanne was swept toward Goat Island and rescued by a tourist. Jim Honeycutt and Roger were swept to the brink of the Horseshoe Falls and over. Honeycutt disappeared but Roger survived to be rescued by the crew of the Maid of the Mist. Roger Woodward was the first person to survive the Horseshoe Falls without a protective capsule. He was only seven years old at the time.
• Roger Woodward Returns to Niagara Falls on the 20th Anniversary of his Plunge over the Horseshoe Falls

  On July 9 1960 a boat ride turned tragic when Jim Honeycutt and Roger and Deanne Woodward were swept into the fast moving water of the Upper rapids. Deanne was swept toward Goat Island and rescued by a tourist. Jim Honeycutt and Roger were swept to the brink of the Horseshoe Falls and over. Honeycutt disappeared but Roger survived to be rescued by the crew of the Maid of the Mist. Roger Woodward was the first person to survive the Horseshoe Falls without a protective capsule. He was only seven years old at the time.
• Aerial View of the Lower Niagara River at Whirlpool

  Aerial view taken from helicopter of the Lower Niagara River and Gorge at the Whirlpool.
• The Third Welland Canal

  Lock on the old Third Welland Canal
• Aerial View of St. Catharines, Ontario

  An aerial view of the St. Catharine's general Hospital
• Aerial View of Port Dalhousie

  An aerial view of Port Dalhousie with lake Ontario in the background.
• Old Swing Bridge over the Third Welland canal

  Old swing bridge located over the third Welland Canal with a train crossing it.
• Aerial View of St. Catharines, Ontario

  An aerial view of Lakeshore Road heading east with Lake Ontario in the background.
• Aerial View of St. Catharines, Ontario

  An aerial view of Highway 406 looking south
• Aerial View of St. Catharines, Ontario

  An aerial view of Henley Pond with Lake Ontario in the background.
• Aerial View of St. Catharines, Ontario

  A school at Linwell Road and Geneva Street
• Blue Ghost Tunnel

  The Grand Trunk Railway Tunnel, also known as the "Blue Ghost Tunnel", is an abandoned railway tunnel located in the community of Thorold, Ontario, which runs under lock 18 of the former third Welland Canal.
• Blue Ghost Tunnel

  The Grand Trunk Railway Tunnel, also known as the "Blue Ghost Tunnel", is an abandoned railway tunnel located in the community of Thorold, Ontario, which runs under lock 18 of the former third Welland Canal.
• Ice Bridge

  Winter scene of huts and people walking on the ice bridge
• American Falls

  The American Falls taken from the Canadian side of the border.
• Horseshoe Falls

  Horseshoe falls taken from the American side of the border.
• Ice Bridge

  Winter scene of people walking on the Ice bridge
• American Falls from Ice Bridge

  Winter scene of the American Falls taken from the ice bridge.
• Winter scene of Niagara Gorge

  Winter scene of the Niagara Gorge and the lower Niagara River.
• Ice Bridge Damage

  Winter scene of damage done by the ice bridge below the falls.
• General View, Niagara Falls

  General view of the American and Horseshoe Falls. The Maid of the Mist can be seen in the lower Niagara River.
• American Falls

  The American Falls taken from the Canadian side of the border.
• Horseshoe Falls

  Horseshoe Falls from Table Rock house. particularly high flow due to southwest wind.
• John "David" Munday with barrel used in a foiled attempt to go over the Horseshoe Falls 1985

  BARREL HORSESHOE FALLS HORSE SHOE NIAGARA
• John "David" Munday with barrel used in a foiled attempt to go over the Horseshoe Falls 1985

  BARREL HORSESHOE FALLS HORSE SHOE NIAGARA
• John "David" Munday with barrel used in a foiled attempt to go over the Horseshoe Falls 1985

  BARREL HORSESHOE FALLS HORSE SHOE NIAGARA
• American Falls

  Picture of the American Falls taken from the deck of the Maid of the Mist
• Ruins of Old Fort Erie, Fort Erie, Ont.

  Coloured sketch of the ruins of old Fort Erie