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Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls Crowds in Queen Victoria Park awaiting the walk ; TV and other media setting up ; Niagara Fallsview Casino in background left ; Skylon Tower background right ; -
Ken Sloggett Sr. Being Interviewed by Reporters after Assisting in the Rescue of John "David" Munday On October 5 1985 John "David" Munday became the 10th person to go over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. He attempted the feat again on September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice. -
Ken Sloggett Sr. Being Interviewed by Reporters after Assisting in the Rescue of John "David" Munday On October 5 1985 John "David" Munday became the 10th person to go over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. He attempted the feat again on September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice. -
John "David" Munday in a police car outside of Table Rock House after going over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel On October 5 1985 John "David" Munday became the 10th person to go over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. He attempted the feat again on September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice. -
John "David" Munday in a police car outside of Table Rock House after going over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel On October 5 1985 John "David" Munday became the 10th person to go over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. He attempted the feat again on September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice. -
John "David" Munday in a police car outside of Table Rock House after going over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel On October 5 1985 John "David" Munday became the 10th person to go over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. He attempted the feat again on September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice. -
John "David" Munday outside of Table Rock House going into a police car after going over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel On October 5 1985 John "David" Munday became the 10th person to go over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. He attempted the feat again on September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice. -
John "David" Munday outside of Table Rock House being escorted by police after going over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel On October 5 1985 John "David" Munday became the 10th person to go over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. He attempted the feat again on September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice. -
John "David" Munday outside of Table Rock House after going over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel On October 5 1985 John "David" Munday became the 10th person to go over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. He attempted the feat again on September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice. -
John "David" Munday outside of Table Rock House after going over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel On October 5 1985 John "David" Munday became the 10th person to go over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. He attempted the feat again on September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice. -
John "David" Munday outside of Table Rock House after going over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel On October 5 1985 John "David" Munday became the 10th person to go over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. He attempted the feat again on September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice. -
John "David" Munday being interviewed after going over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel On October 5 1985 John "David" Munday became the 10th person to go over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. He attempted the feat again on September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Crowd Scene Crowd gathered on the American side to watch Wallenda's tightrope walk across the Horseshoe Falls. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Entertainment before Walk Stage was set up on the Canadian side along the Niagara Parkway and bands entertained the large crowds before the tightrope walk. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Entertainment before Walk Stage was set up on the Canadian side along the Niagara Parkway and bands entertained the large crowds before the tightrope walk. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Entertainment before Walk Stage was set up on the Canadian side along the Niagara Parkway and bands entertained the large crowds before the tightrope walk. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Crowd Scene Crowd gathered on the Canadian side to watch Wallenda's tightrope walk across the Horseshoe Falls. There was more then 100,000 viewers on the Canadian side. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Merchandise Booth Booth selling official merchandise of Nik Wallenda's tightrope walk. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Crowd Scene Crowd gathered on the Canadian side to watch Wallenda's tightrope walk across the Horseshoe Falls. There was more then 100,000 viewers on the Canadian side. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Crowd Scene Crowd gathered on the Canadian side to watch Wallenda's tightrope walk across the Horseshoe Falls. There was more then 100,000 viewers on the Canadian side. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Crowd Scene Crowd gathered on the Canadian side to watch Wallenda's tightrope walk across the Horseshoe Falls. There was more then 100,000 viewers on the Canadian side. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Crowd Scene Crowd gathered on the Canadian side to watch Wallenda's tightrope walk across the Horseshoe Falls. There was more then 100,000 viewers on the Canadian side. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Television Crews Film the Event The walk was carried live by ABC and CTV television networks. There were 80 media agencies and 500 journalists from Canada, the U.S, China, Australia and many other countries present at the walk. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Television Crews Film the Event The walk was carried live by ABC and CTV television networks. There were 80 media agencies and 500 journalists from Canada, the U.S, China, Australia and many other countries present at the walk. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Crew Waits for Wallenda to Finish Walk Nik Wallenda's crew wait on the Canadian side for him to finish his walk. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Crowd Scene Crowd gathered on the Canadian side to watch Wallenda's tightrope walk across the Horseshoe Falls. There was more then 100,000 viewers on the Canadian side. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls - Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati Waits to Greet Wallenda Tourism Minister, Michael Chan and Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati were at the finish point to greet Wallenda after his successful walk. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda on Tightrope Nik Wallenda on the tightrope over the Horseshoe Falls. He was the first person in over 100 years to cross the gorge on a tightrope and the first to go over any portion of the falls. He began his walk on the American side at 10:15 p.m. and completed the walk in 25 minutes. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda on Tightrope Nik Wallenda on the tightrope over the Horseshoe Falls. He was the first person in over 100 years to cross the gorge on a tightrope and the first to go over any portion of the falls. He began his walk on the American side at 10:15 p.m. and completed the walk in 25 minutes. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda on Tightrope Nik Wallenda on the tightrope over the Horseshoe Falls. He was the first person in over 100 years to cross the gorge on a tightrope and the first to go over any portion of the falls. He began his walk on the American side at 10:15 p.m. and completed the walk in 25 minutes. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda on Tightrope Nik Wallenda on the tightrope over the Horseshoe Falls. He was the first person in over 100 years to cross the gorge on a tightrope and the first to go over any portion of the falls. He began his walk on the American side at 10:15 p.m. and completed the walk in 25 minutes. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda on Tightrope Nik Wallenda on the tightrope over the Horseshoe Falls. He was the first person in over 100 years to cross the gorge on a tightrope and the first to go over any portion of the falls. He began his walk on the American side at 10:15 p.m. and completed the walk in 25 minutes. Near the end of his journey he bent to one knee and pumped his fist in the air. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda on Tightrope Nik Wallenda on the tightrope over the Horseshoe Falls. He was the first person in over 100 years to cross the gorge on a tightrope and the first to go over any portion of the falls. He began his walk on the American side at 10:15 p.m. and completed the walk in 25 minutes. Near the end of his journey he bent to one knee and pumped his fist in the air. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda on Tightrope Nik Wallenda on the tightrope over the Horseshoe Falls. He was the first person in over 100 years to cross the gorge on a tightrope and the first to go over any portion of the falls. He began his walk on the American side at 10:15 p.m. and completed the walk in 25 minutes. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda on Tightrope Nik Wallenda on the tightrope over the Horseshoe Falls. He was the first person in over 100 years to cross the gorge on a tightrope and the first to go over any portion of the falls. He began his walk on the American side at 10:15 p.m. and completed the walk in 25 minutes. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda on Tightrope Nik Wallenda on the tightrope over the Horseshoe Falls. He was the first person in over 100 years to cross the gorge on a tightrope and the first to go over any portion of the falls. He began his walk on the American side at 10:15 p.m. and completed the walk in 25 minutes. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda Getting Prepared to begin his Walk Nik Wallenda and his crew getting ready for him to begin his tightrope walk. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda Getting Prepared to begin his Walk Nik Wallenda and his crew getting ready for him to begin his tightrope walk. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda Being Interviewed by Media before his Walk. Nik Wallenda being interviewed by the media before the event. The walk was carried live by ABC and CTV television networks. There were 80 media agencies and 500 journalists who covered the event. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda Being Interviewed by Media before his Walk. Nik Wallenda being interviewed by the media before the event. The walk was carried live by ABC and CTV television networks. There were 80 media agencies and 500 journalists who covered the event. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Crowd Scene Crowd gathered on the Canadian side to watch Wallenda's tightrope walk across the Horseshoe Falls. There were more then 100,000 viewers on the Canadian side. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Crowd Scene Crowd gathered on the Canadian side to watch Wallenda's tightrope walk across the Horseshoe Falls. There were more then 100,000 viewers on the Canadian side. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Cable used for Tightrope Walk An image of the cabling used in the tightrope walk strung across the wall of the gorge with the Niagara Parkway and giant ferris wheel in the background. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - View of Tightrope Strung Across the Horseshoe Falls The 2 inch cable that was strung across the gorge for Wallenda's tightrope walk. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Cable used for Tightrope Walk An image of some of the rope used in the tightrope walk. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Cable used for Tightrope Walk An image of the cabling used in the tightrope walk. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Cable used for Tightrope Walk An image of the cabling used in the tightrope walk. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Cable used for Tightrope Walk An image of the cabling used in the tightrope walk. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Crew Setting up the Tightrope Crew setting up the tightrope on the Canadian side of the border by Table Rock. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Crew Setting up the Tightrope Crew setting up the tightrope -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - View of Tightrope Strung Across the Horseshoe Falls The 2 inch cable that was strung across the gorge for Wallenda's tightrope walk. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Crew Setting up the Tightrope Crew setting up the tightrope on the Canadian side of the border by Table Rock. -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Crew Setting up the Tightrope Crew setting up the tightrope on the American side of the border. -
Maid of Mist retrieving barrel used by John "David" Munday to go over the Horseshoe Falls 1993 BARREL HORSESHOE FALLS HORSE SHOE NIAGARA -
Maid of Mist retrieving barrel used by John "David" Munday to go over the Horseshoe Falls 1993 BARREL HORSESHOE FALLS HORSE SHOE NIAGARA -
Barrel used by John "David" Munday in his aborted attempt to go over the Horseshoe Falls in 1990 being confiscated by police BARREL HORSESHOE FALLS HORSE SHOE NIAGARA -
Barrel used by John "David" Munday in his aborted attempt to go over the Horseshoe Falls in 1990 being confiscated by police BARREL HORSESHOE FALLS HORSE SHOE NIAGARA -
Barrel used by John "David" Munday in his aborted attempt to go over the Horseshoe Falls in 1990 being confiscated by police BARREL HORSESHOE FALLS HORSE SHOE NIAGARA -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda on Tightrope Double Exposure 3 Long focus in low light - notice the wire movement -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda on Tightrope 3 Long focus in low light -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda on Tightrope 2 Long focus in low light -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Wallenda on Tightrope Wallenda can barely be seen through the mist about 1/3 of the way in from the left - underneath and to the right of the red lights -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Setting Up the Wire 3 Taken from the 9th floor of the Embassy Suites Hotel -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Setting Up the Wire 2 Taken from the 9th floor of the Embassy Suites Hotel -
Nik Wallenda's Tightrope Walk Across the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara - Setting Up the Wire Taken from the 9th floor of the Embassy Suites Hotel -
Barrel used by John "David" Munday in his aborted attempt to go over the Horseshoe Falls in 1990 being confiscated by police BARREL HORSESHOE FALLS HORSE SHOE NIAGARA -
Barrel used by John "David" Munday in his aborted attempt to go over the Horseshoe Falls in 1990 being confiscated by police BARREL HORSESHOE FALLS HORSE SHOE NIAGARA -
Barrel used by John "David" Munday in his aborted attempt to go over the Horseshoe Falls in 1990 being confiscated by police BARREL HORSESHOE FALLS HORSE SHOE NIAGARA -
Barrel used by John "David" Munday in his aborted attempt to go over the Horseshoe Falls in 1990 being confiscated by police BARREL HORSESHOE FALLS HORSE SHOE NIAGARA -
Emergency crew rescuing Steven Trotter & Lori Martin after they went over the Falls in a barrel On June 18, 1995 Steve Trotter and Lori Martin were the first "coed" team to go over the falls in a barrel. The 12 foot barrel was made from 2 pieces of hot water heater welded together and coated in kevlar. They had an air supply lasting 90 minutes. After going over the Horseshoe Falls, the barrel became lodged in a rock crevice and members of the Niagara Falls Fire Department, along with Parks police had to climb over the guard rail in the tunnels to reach the trapped barrel and secure it with a line to shore. They then opened the hatch and pulled out Martin and Trotter followed. -
Emergency crew rescuing Steven Trotter & Lori Martin after they went over the Falls in a barrel On June 18, 1995 Steve Trotter and Lori Martin were the first "coed" team to go over the falls in a barrel. The 12 foot barrel was made from 2 pieces of hot water heater welded together and coated in kevlar. They had an air supply lasting 90 minutes. After going over the Horseshoe Falls, the barrel became lodged in a rock crevice and members of the Niagara Falls Fire Department, along with Parks police had to climb over the guard rail in the tunnels to reach the trapped barrel and secure it with a line to shore. They then opened the hatch and pulled out Martin and Trotter followed. -
Steve Trotter being rescued after he and Lori Martin went over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. On June 18, 1995 Steve Trotter and Lori Martin were the first "coed" team to go over the falls in a barrel. The 12 foot barrel was made from 2 pieces of hot water heater welded together and coated in kevlar. They had an air supply lasting 90 minutes. After going over the Horseshoe Falls, the barrel became lodged in a rock crevice and members of the Niagara Falls Fire Department, along with Parks police had to climb over the guard rail in the tunnels to reach the trapped barrel and secure it with a line to shore. They then opened the hatch and pulled out Martin and Trotter followed. -
Steve Trotter being rescued after he and Lori Martin went over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. On June 18, 1995 Steve Trotter and Lori Martin were the first "coed" team to go over the falls in a barrel. The 12 foot barrel was made from 2 pieces of hot water heater welded together and coated in kevlar. They had an air supply lasting 90 minutes. After going over the Horseshoe Falls, the barrel became lodged in a rock crevice and members of the Niagara Falls Fire Department, along with Parks police had to climb over the guard rail in the tunnels to reach the trapped barrel and secure it with a line to shore. They then opened the hatch and pulled out Martin and Trotter followed. -
Lori Martin being rescued after she and Steve Trotter went over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. On June 18, 1995 Steve Trotter and Lori Martin were the first "coed" team to go over the falls in a barrel. The 12 foot barrel was made from 2 pieces of hot water heater welded together and coated in kevlar. They had an air supply lasting 90 minutes. After going over the Horseshoe Falls, the barrel became lodged in a rock crevice and members of the Niagara Falls Fire Department, along with Parks police had to climb over the guard rail in the tunnels to reach the trapped barrel and secure it with a line to shore. They then opened the hatch and pulled out Martin and Trotter followed. -
Lori Martin being rescued after she and Steve Trotter went over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. On June 18, 1995 Steve Trotter and Lori Martin were the first "coed" team to go over the falls in a barrel. The 12 foot barrel was made from 2 pieces of hot water heater welded together and coated in kevlar. They had an air supply lasting 90 minutes. After going over the Horseshoe Falls, the barrel became lodged in a rock crevice and members of the Niagara Falls Fire Department, along with Parks police had to climb over the guard rail in the tunnels to reach the trapped barrel and secure it with a line to shore. They then opened the hatch and pulled out Martin and Trotter followed. -
Prince Harry on board the Maid of the Mist IV with Pamela Walker, Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission Prince Harry (7 years) on board the Maid of the Mist IV with Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission Pamela Walker -
Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy Hume Croyn and Jessica Tandy gave this photograph to George Bailey on a visit to Niagara Falls -
Jack Benny in Niagara Falls Jack Benny with an unidentified man on a visit to Niagara Falls -
Blondin carries his assistant Romain Mouten across the Niagara Gorge When the Prince of Wales visited in September, 1860, Blondin carried his assistant, Romain Mouton, across the Niagara Gorge and performed antics on the way. The prince, like other spectators, was left breathless and asked Blondin never to do it again. Blondin then offered to carry the prince across on his back or in a wheelbarrow! -
Former President Jimmy Carter and James V. Glynn on the Maid of the Mist Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Maid of the Mist Steamboat Corporation President James V. Glynn in blue raincoats on board the Maid of the Mist -
John Candy and unidentified girl Picture taken during the filming of Canadian Bacon in Niagara Falls -
Dan Aykroyd and John Candy during the filming of the movie Canadian Bacon Picture taken during the filming of Canadian Bacon in Niagara Falls -
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn visit the Owl Foundation in Vineland Station Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosaylnn with Kay McKeever and Geoge Bailey -
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn visit Niagara Falls Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosaylnn visit to Niagara Falls -
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn visit the Owl Foundation in Vineland Station Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosaylnn with Larry and Kay McKeever who founded the Owl Foundation in Vineland and other staff -
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn visit the Owl Foundation in Vineland Station Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosaylnn with Larry and Kay McKeever who founded the Owl Foundation in Vineland and other staff -
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn visit the Owl Foundation in Vineland Station Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosaylnn with Larry and Kay McKeever who founded the Owl Foundation in Vineland -
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn visit the Owl Foundation in Vineland Station Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosaylnn on or tour of the Owl Foundation in Vineland with one of the founders Kay McKeever and George Bailey. -
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn visit the Owl Foundation in Vineland Station Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosaylnn on or tour of the Owl Foundation in Vineland with one of the founders Kay McKeever and George Bailey. -
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn visit the Owl Foundation in Vineland Station Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosaylnn on or tour of the Owl Foundation in Vineland with one of the founders Kay McKeever and George Bailey. -
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn visit the Owl Foundation in Vineland Station Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosaylnn on or tour of the Owl Foundation in Vineland with one of the founders Kay McKeever. -
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn visit the Owl Foundation in Vineland Station Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosaylnn on or tour of the Owl Foundation in Vineland with one of the founders Kay McKeever. -
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn visit the Owl Foundation in Vineland Station Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosaylnn on or tour of the Owl Foundation in Vineland with one of the founders Kay McKeever.
