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• The "Rock of Ages"

  Rock of ages on the American side of the gorge and the niche on the top bank from which it fell.
• Limestone rock which fell from Wintergreen Terrace onto the flats below

  Huge piece of limestone rock which fell from Wintergreen Terrace onto the flats below.
• Wilson Terrace Edge (Rattlesnake Point)

  Wilson Terrace also known as Rattlesnake Point is a shelf supporting 65 feet of talus debris. It is the first level just below Wintergreen Terrace.
• Wilson Terrace Edge (Rattlesnake Point)

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• Wilson Terrace (Rattlesnake Point)

  Wilson Terrace also known as Rattlesnake Point is the first level just below Wintergreen Terrace.
• Wintergreen Terrace

  This is the dry crest of the western branch of the first falls at the Glen. It was abandoned when the main eastern falls which flowed on the other side of the island which existed off Wintergreen point, cut into its bed at Cripps Eddy. This cut off the flow of water, drying up the river bed, which was higher then its eastern branch. The former river bed is now the Wintergreen Flats picnic area at the Glen.
• New Stairway at Wintergreen Terrace

  New steel stairway installed at Wintergreen Terrace in 1987. Former wooden stairs at the north end of the flat were removed due to instability of the rock.
• Wintergreen Terrace

  The north end of Wintergreen Flat, scaled
• Fosters Flats, Niagara Glen

  View of Fosters Flats in the Niagara Glen
• St. David's Sandpit

  A view of the St. David's sandpit
• Whirpool rapids

  Picture of the whirlpool rapids taken from the American side.
• Whirpool

  Picture of the whirlpool taken from the American side.
• View from Sinclair Point

  View from from Sinclair Point of the lower Niagara River and gorge and the Spanish Aero Car
• Lower Niagara River

  Lower Niagara River from Wintergreen Terrace with Robert Moses Power Plant in the background.
• Wintergreen Terrace, Niagara Glen

  Wintergreen Terrace in the Niagara Glen taken from the American side.
• American Falls

  American Falls taken from the top of the illumination battery- Hydro Road.
• Horseshoe Falls

  The Horseshoe Falls taken from Table Rock
• Lower Niagara River

  The lower Niagara River taken from the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge.
• Cripps Eddy - Niagara Glen

  Cripps Eddy in the Niagara Glen, taken from the American side.
• American Falls

  American Falls taken from the road to Ontario Power.
• Hubbard Point

  A close-up picture of Hubbard Point.
• Wintergreen Terrace and Edge of Dry Falls, Niagara Glen

  Wintergreen Terrace and the edge of the dry falls in the Niagara Glen taken from the American side.
• Boulder in the Niagara Glen

  Boulder which fell from the edge of the Niagara Glen
• Wintergreen Terrace, Niagara Glen

  Wintergreen Terrace in the Niagara Glen.
• Upper Niagara River

  The Upper Niagara River at the end of Navy Island where limestone ridge ends. George Seibel looking at river.
• Prospect Point

  Prospect Point taken from the deck of the Maid of the Mist
• Gorge Boardwalk on the Canadian side

  Gorge boardwalk on the Canadian side and helicopter pad on the bottom right side by the river's edge.
• Gorge Boardwalk on the Canadian side

  Gorge boardwalk on the Canadian side. View of the rock face that was shored up.
• American Falls

  American Falls taken from the deck of the Maid of the Mist
• Prospect Point

  Prospect Point taken from the deck of the Maid of the Mist
• American Falls

  American Falls taken from the top of the illumination battery- Hydro Road.
• Fallen rocks of the Niagara Glen

  Fallen rocks from the wall of the escarpment found in the Niagara Glen.
• The Leaning Rock, Niagara Glen

  The leaning rock found in the Niagara Glen.
• Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) visits Niagara Falls, Canada, October 1919

  Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) on royal tour of Canada in 1919 visits Niagara Falls. Prince Edward shaking hands with a soldier.
• Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) visits Niagara Falls, Canada, October 1919

  Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) on royal tour of Canada in 1919 visits Niagara Falls. Prince Edward pinning a medal on soldier.
• Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) visits Niagara Falls, Canada, October 1919

  Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) on royal tour of Canada in 1919 visits Niagara Falls. Prince Edward is second from the right.
• Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) visits Niagara Falls, Canada, October 1919

  Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) on royal tour of Canada in 1919 visits Niagara Falls. Prince Edward is second from the right.
• Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) visits Niagara Falls, Canada, October 1919

  Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) on royal tour of Canada in 1919 visits Niagara Falls. Prince Edward is giving a speech.
• Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) visits Niagara Falls, Canada, October 1919

  Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) on royal tour of Canada in 1919 visits Niagara Falls. Prince Edward walking through crowds (in front on left side).
• Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) visits Niagara Falls, Canada, October 1919

  Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) on royal tour of Canada in 1919 visits Niagara Falls. Prince Edward is giving a speech.
• Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) visits Niagara Falls, Canada, October 1919

  Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) on royal tour of Canada in 1919 visits Niagara Falls. Prince Edward is standing with the cane.
• Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) visits Niagara Falls, Canada, October 1919

  Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) on royal tour of Canada in 1919 visits Niagara Falls. Prince Edward is in the person tipping his hat.
• Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) visits Niagara Falls, Canada, October 1919

  Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) on royal tour of Canada in 1919 visits Niagara Falls. Prince Edward is in the centre of the photograph.
• Bill Davis, Premier of Ontario, 1971- 1985

  Premier Bill Davis at an event in Niagara Falls
• Horseshoe Falls from the Canadian Side

  Stereographic image of the Horseshoe Falls from the Canadian side of the gorge.
• Niagara Falls Power Company, Niagara Falls, New York

  Outside of the Niagara Falls Power Company, Niagara Falls, New York
• Aerial view of Chippawa

  Aerial view of Chippawa depicting the Niagara River, Chippawa Creek and the Niagara parkway
• Interior Cave of the Winds, Niagara (Winter) 1873

  Stereographic image of the interior of the cave of the Winds in winter, 1873
• Ice jam in the Lower Niagara River near Queenston Docks

  Ice jam in the lower Niagara River near Queenston Docks showing damage to buildings
• 1st Battll. 1st C.O.R. Bugle Band Niagara Camp 1918

  Postcard showing 1st Battll. 1st C.O.R. Bugle Band Niagara Camp 1918
• Greetings from Niagara Falls

  On back of postcard: Niagara Falls at one time presented the spectacle of one solid wall of water emptying the entire river but centuries of erosion have diverted the flow until now, and for many years beyond the memory of man, the cataractnis divided into what are known as the Horses Shoe Falls and American Falls. It has fallen to the lot of the united States (because of the deeper channel that froms the boundary line between this country and Canada) to aquire a great share of the Falls, as well also, quite three-forths of the islands in the Niagara river.
• Greetings from Niagara Falls

  Postcard with message "Greetings from Niagara Falls" with scenes from Niagara in the block letters
• Over-seas forces, Niagara Camp

  Postcard showing over-seas forces at Camp Niagara
• Ice Mountain Niagara Falls

  Postcard showing people walking on the ice mountain below the falls
• Fort Erie, near Niagara River

  Postcard of Fort Erie, near the Niagara River
• The Old Fort at Fort Erie, Canada

  Postcard showing the Old Fort at Fort Erie, Canada
• Niagara Street, Fort Erie, Ontario

  Postcard showing Niagara St. Fort Erie, Canada
• Park scene showing the Old Fort at Fort Erie, Canada

  Postcard showing the Old Fort at Fort Erie, Canada
• Old Fort Erie and the Migrations of the Wild Pidgeon in the Spring

  Postcard of Old Fort Erie and the migrations of the wild pidegeons in the spring. Watercolour by Edward Walsh, 1804
• Maple Leaf Motel & Coffee Shop

  Maple Leaf Motel & Coffee Shop 2163 Buchana Ave., 2 blocks from the Falls. Bathtubs, showers, free T.V. and radios. Reasonable rates. Your host and hostesses, The A. BERESH'S. Phone EL. 4-0841, Niagara Falls, Canada
• Loretto Academy Niagara Falls

  Night View from Loretto Academy, Niagara Falls, established in 1861. The focal point is the bronze statue of the Sacred heart, ehshrined and flood-lighted. Also vividly illuminated are the Falls, lower river, and the Rainbow Bridge. The deep-toned voice of the surging waters resounds in endless song.
• Loretto Academy Niagara Falls

  Loretto Academy, Niagara Falls, Canada, established in 1861. Northern area showing stately maples and fragrant flowers in colourful array. In the centre back is the monument to Mother Teresa Dease, foundress in America. Foreground shows the statue of OUR LADY, Queen and Patroness of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
• (Kathryn) Eileen Weber, Chief Librarian of the Niagara Falls Public Library, 1950-1972

  Eileen Weber, Chief Librarian of the Niagara Falls Public Library with unidentified person
• Canadian Library Association (CLA) Annual Conference Niagara Falls 1956

  The annual CLA Conference was held in Niagara Falls June 11-14 1956. Picture depicts right to left: Mr. J. Quinlan, A.M. Mowat, Mrs. Merlin Moore and Dr. Wallace
• Canadian Library Association (CLA) Annual Conference Niagara Falls 1956

  The annual CLA Conference was held in Niagara Falls June 11-14 1956. Picture depicts right to left: Arthur Jolley, Mayor Hawkins, M.J. Quinlan, Hon. W.D. Dunlop, Minister of Education, A.M. Mowal, and Willard Ireland
• Upper Steel Arch Bridge also known as the Honeymoon Bridge or Fallsview Bridge

  Picture depicts the Upper Steel Arch Bridge across the lower Niagara River, located approximately 500 feet south of the present day Rainbow Bridge.
• Canadian Library Association (CLA) Annual Conference Niagara Falls 1956

  The annual CLA Conference was held in Niagara Falls June 11-14 1956. The Niagara Falls Public Library Board hosed a dance which was held at the Sheraton Brock hotel on the opening evening of the convention. This picture shows Dorothy Van Slyke dressed as Laura Secord and Helen Lotham and Edith Albrandt dressed as the cow.
• Canadian Library Association (CLA) Annual Conference Niagara Falls 1956

  The annual CLA Conference was held in Niagara Falls June 11-14 1956. The Niagara Falls Public Library Board hosed a dance which was held at the Sheraton Brock hotel on the opening evening of the convention. This picture shows Dorothy Van Slyke dressed as Laura Secord and Helen Lotham and Edith Albrandt dressed as the cow.
• Barrel in which Steve Trotter went over the Horseshoe Falls on August 18, 1985

  Steve Trotter, a 22 year old part time bartender from Rhode island became the ninth person to go over the falls on August 18, 1985. He survived the trip. His device was made of 2 plastic pickle barrels surrounded by large inner tubes and covered by a tarpaulin. The picture shows the device being loaded onto a truck by police after his trip.
• William Red Hill Junior's first trip through the rapids of the Lower Niagara River

  William Red Hill Junior getting into the steel barrel in which he made his maiden trip down the rapids of the lower Niagara River. The barrel was 183 cm long, 720 pounds and was painted bright red.
• Brock's Monument

  Photograph of Brock's Monument. Tourists are from Woodbridge, Ontario
• Lower Niagara River

  Photograph of the Lower Niagara River
• Horseshoe Falls

  Photograph of the Horseshoe Falls
• American Falls

  Photograph of the American Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls Taken from the Canadian side
• Kirk Jones

  On October 20th, 2003 40 year-old Kirk Jones of Canton, Michigan went over the Horseshoe Falls wearing only his jacket and jeans. He survived the plunge without a scratch becoming at the time the second person to plunge over the falls without protective equipment and survive. Originally he said he wanted to end his life, but later changed his story saying he was a daredevil.
• The barrel of George Strathakis on the morning after his fatal trip, July 5, 1930

  George L. Stathakis was a 46 years old from Buffalo. His intention was to make money by selling the movie rights to his trip over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. Also along for the ride was his pet turtle "Sonny Boy". "Sonny Boy" survived but George, alas, did not. The trip on July 5, 1930 was successful but the sheer force of the water kept the barrel submerged and the limited oxygen supply ran out. The picture depicts the barrel the next morning after it was finally recovered.
• Barrel used by John "David" Munday in his aborted attempt to go over the Horseshoe Falls in 1990 being confiscated by police

  On October 5 1985 John "David" Munday became the 10th person to go over the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in a barrel. He attempted the stunt again on July 15, 1990 but his barrel became stuck on rocks at the brink of the Horseshoe falls and he had to be rescued by a crane.
• John "David" Munday being interviewed after his trip over the Horseshoe Falls in a homemade barrel on Sept 26, 1993

  On September 26, 1993 John "David" Munday became the first person to go over the falls twice. The 56 year old man from Caistor Centre, Ontario went over the falls in a red and white homemade steel barrel. At 8:35 a.m. Munday's 1.2m diameter steel ball, floated to the brink and plunged 55m into the waters below. Once over the Falls, the barrel was towed by the Little Maid to the Maid of the Mist dock. Before emerging, he remained in the barrel approximately 45 minutes. He sustained no major injuries and he refused to go to the hospital. Munday was not wearing a protective helmet and there was only a 2 inch layer of padding inside the ball to soften the impact. He was later fined $6,000.
• John "David" Munday after his trip over the Horseshoe Falls in a homemade barrel on Sept 26, 1993

  On September 26, 1993 John "David" Munday became the first person to go over the falls twice. The 56 year old man from Caistor Centre, Ontario went over the falls in a red and white homemade steel barrel. At 8:35 a.m. Munday's 1.2m diameter steel ball, floated to the brink and plunged 55m into the waters below. Once over the Falls, the barrel was towed by the Little Maid to the Maid of the Mist dock. Before emerging, he remained in the barrel approximately 45 minutes. He sustained no major injuries and he refused to go to the hospital. Munday was not wearing a protective helmet and there was only a 2 inch layer of padding inside the ball to soften the impact. He was later fined $6,000.
• John "David" Munday after his trip over the Horseshoe Falls in a homemade barrel on Sept 26, 1993

  On September 26, 1993 John "David" Munday became the first person to go over the falls twice. The 56 year old man from Caistor Centre, Ontario went over the falls in a red and white homemade steel barrel. At 8:35 a.m. Munday's 1.2m diameter steel ball, floated to the brink and plunged 55m into the waters below. Once over the Falls, the barrel was towed by the Little Maid to the Maid of the Mist dock. Before emerging, he remained in the barrel approximately 45 minutes. He sustained no major injuries and he refused to go to the hospital. Munday was not wearing a protective helmet and there was only a 2 inch layer of padding inside the ball to soften the impact. He was later fined $6,000.
• John "David" Munday after his trip over the Horseshoe Falls in a homemade barrel on Sept 26, 1993

  On September 26, 1993 John "David" Munday became the first person to go over the falls twice. The 56 year old man from Caistor Centre, Ontario went over the falls in a red and white homemade steel barrel. At 8:35 a.m. Munday's 1.2m diameter steel ball, floated to the brink and plunged 55m into the waters below. Once over the Falls, the barrel was towed by the Little Maid to the Maid of the Mist dock. Before emerging, he remained in the barrel approximately 45 minutes. He sustained no major injuries and he refused to go to the hospital. Munday was not wearing a protective helmet and there was only a 2 inch layer of padding inside the ball to soften the impact. He was later fined $6,000.
• Pride of Niagara Barbershop Chorus at Canada Day Celebrations

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• "The Strawberry Lady", Mrs. Saczkowski at her fruit stand

  "The Strawberry Lady", Mrs. Saczkowski selling fruit at her stand on Mountain Rd. Part of the 2004 Snapshot of Niagara Project
• Security for visit of Duke and Duchess of York

  Police officer providing security for the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York
• Duke and Duchess of York viewing Horseshoe Falls with Pamela Walker and George Bailey

  Duke and Duchess of York viewing the Horseshoe Falls with Pamela Walker (in red), Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission and George Bailey (on far right), Director of Information for the Niagara Parks Commission. (Woman in pink and navy officer unknown)
• Duke and Duchess of York with Pamela Walker and George Bailey

  Duke and Duchess of York walking with Pamela Walker (in red), Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission and George Bailey (on right), Director of Information for the Niagara Parks Commission
• Duke and Duchess of York looking at the Horseshoe Falls

  Duke and Duchess of York looking at the Horseshoe Falls outside of Table Rock House
• Duke and Duchess of York greeted by Pamela Walker and George Bailey

  Duke and Duchess of York are greeted by Pamela Walker, Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission and George Bailey, Director of Information for the Niagara Parks Commission
• Duke and Duchess of York arrive in Niagara Falls at Table Rock House

  Duke and Duchess of York (Andrew and Sarah) arrive at Table Rock House. A large crowd waits to greet them.
• Duke and Duchess of York arrive in Niagara Falls at Table Rock House

  Duke and Duchess of York (Andrew and Sarah) arrive at Table Rock House in a limousine. A large crowd waits to greet them.
• Duke and Duchess of York arrive in Niagara Falls at Table Rock House

  Duke and Duchess of York (Andrew and Sarah) arrive at Table Rock House in a limousine. A large crowd waits to greet them.
• Duke and Duchess of York arrive in Niagara Falls at Table Rock House

  Duke and Duchess of York (Andrew and Sarah) arrive at Table Rock House in a limousine. A large crowd waits to greet them.
• Pamela Walker, Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission on board the Maid of the Mist IV

  Pamela Walker, Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission on the deck of the Maid of the Mist IV on the visit of Diana Princess of Wales and her sons
• Diana Princess of Wales and Prince William prepare to visit Scenic Tunnels

  Diana Princess of Wales and Prince William (9 years) waiting for an elevator to take them down into the Scenic Tunnels
• Diana Princess of Wales with the Glynn Family and George Bailey on the Maid of the Mist dock

  Diana Princess of Wales standing with the Glynn family (owners of the Maid of the Mist and George Bailey, Public Relations Director of the Niagara Parks Commission on the Maid of the Mist dock
• Prince William with the Captain and First Mate of the Maid of the Mist IV

  Prince William (9 years), standing beside the Captain (Richard Schuyler) and First Mate (Rod MacDonald) at the wheel of the Maid of the Mist IV
• Prince William with the Captain of the Maid of the Mist IV

  Prince William (9 years), standing beside the captain and at the wheel of the Maid of the Mist IV
• Diana Princess of Wales, Prince William and Prince Harry on board the Maid of the Mist IV with the Glynn family and Pamela Walker, Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission

  Diana Princess of Wales, Prince William (9 years) and Prince Harry (7 years) on board the Maid of the Mist IV with the Glynn family (owners of the Maid of the Mist) and Pamela Walker, Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission. Diana and the princes have their backs to the camera.
• Diana Princess of Wales, Prince William and Prince Harry on board the Maid of the Mist IV with the Glynn Family and Pamela Walker, Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission

  Diana Princess of Wales, Prince William (9 years) and Prince Harry (7 years) on board the Maid of the Mist IV with the Glynn family (owners of the Maid of the Mist) and the Chair on the Niagara Parks Commission Pamela Walker
• Prince William on board the Maid of the Mist IV

  Prince William (9 years) at the bow of the Maid of the Mist IV