Title

Dufferin Islands suspension bridge connecting to Clark Island

Description

en-CA The islands, became accessible to the public in 1877 when Sutherland Macklem, a descendant of Samuel Street built a pair of suspension bridges to carry foot and carriage traffic. They now became known as Cynthia Islands. The Niagara Parks Commission took ownership in 1887 and renamed the islands in honor of Canadian Governor-General Lord Dufferin, who had been instrumental in establishing parkland along the Niagara River and to give visitors a reprieve from the carnival - like atmosphere along the “front”.

Identifier

http://www.nflibrary.ca/nfplindex/show.asp?b=1&ref=oo&id=403029

Creator

Unknown

Type

Still Image

Is Part Of

General Photograph Collection

Extent

2" by 3"

Medium

Black & white photograph

Date

Late 1800's

Subject

Dufferin Islands

Bridges - Miscellaneous

Spatial Coverage

Canada - Ontario

Source

Niagara Falls (Ont.) Public Library

number

D526265

Format

Black and white photograph

Date Created

2014-04-09

Date Modified

2014-04-09