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Winter sporting on the ice mountain Niagara Falls New York from a stereo image by Underwood & Underwood -
Construction of the Murray Hill Bridge Snapshots of Niagara Falls 2004, construction, Murray Hill, bridge, Fallsview Casino Resort, Skylon Tower -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (18) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. The American Falls can be seen in the background. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (30) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. The American and Horseshoe Falls are in the background. -
Niagara Parks Commission Snowplow Falls Through the Pavement south of Table Rock, Niagara Falls, Ontario A Niagara Parks Commission snowplow fell through the pavement south of Table Rock above the tunnels to the International Railway Company's Generating Plant (now Demolished). -
Winter sports wonderland Niagara Falls U.S.A. from a stereo image in the Earl W. Brydges Public Library Niagara Falls N.Y. -
Near view in ice bridge Niagara Falls / Niagara Falls in Winter from a stereo image by the Keiptone View Company -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (13) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. The Falls can be seen in the background. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (24) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. American Falls can be seen in background. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (33) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. The American and Horseshoe Falls can be seen in the background. -
Winter view of the American Falls from Goat island, Honeymoon Bridge in background Original in fragile condition and can no longer be handled ; -
Summer view of American Falls from Goat Island, Honeymoon Bridge in background Original in fragile condition and can no longer be handled ; -
Hydro Electric Power Commission helicopter sounding over Horseshoe Falls RAINBOW BRIDGE AMERICAN FALLS TESTING WATER DEPTH -
Dividing line on the ice bridge / Niagara Falls in Winter a copy of a stereo image view no. 5016 -
Cantilever & Michigan Central Railway Bridge [MCRR], Lower Steel Arch Bridge at Niagara Falls Reverse reads A mile below the Falls the Niagara River is spanned by two railway bridges, the lower one of which also provides accommodation for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The Whirlpool Rapids begin just below the bridges. -
Proposed Location of Niagara Falls Observation Bridge Caption on photo: Red lines indicate proposed location of the Niagara Falls Observation Bridge approximately 600 feet north of the collapsed International Railway Co. Bridge -
Chippawa Creek from Railroad bridge looking West Part of the 2004 Snapshot of Niagara Falls project. The bridge in the foreground is the Queen Elizabeth Way overpass and the bridge in the background is the Montrose Road overpass. -
Raising of the Falls View Bridge 1927 - Sunday traffic on the Bridge FALLSVIEW AMERICAN FALLS -
Rainbow Bridge - view of the American and Bridal Falls from under the Rainbow Bridge Maid of the Mist boat at the American landing dock bottom left ; -
Remains of the fallen Falls View Bridge (4) As the ice bridge broke up after the collapse of the Falls View Bridge some pieces sank and others were carried downstream before sinking. The American Falls can be seen in the background. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge with onlookers on Luna Island. An ice jam in January 1938 caused the Falls View Bridge to collapse on the 27th. Onlookers can be seen on Luna Island in the foreground. Several people are also gathered just south of the bridge on the ice. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (31) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. The American are in the background. -
Wreckage of the Falls View Bridge with the American and Horseshoe Falls in the background. As the ice bridge broke up after the collapse of the Falls View Bridge some pieces sank and others were carried downstream before sinking. -
Queen Victoria Park, the Honeymoon Bridge and Niagara Falls NY in background Original in fragile condition and can no longer be handled ; -
At Falls View Bridge and River Road intersection Lafayette Hotel right ; -
Railway tracks near the Falls View Bridge, Clifton Hotel right Original in fragile condition and can no longer be handled ; -
Niagara Falls 21st birthday Old Home Week 1925 parade on Bridge Street ST RAILWAY ANNEX CAFE TRENNICK HOTEL HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION GENERATING STATION anniversary -
Niagara Falls - Goat Island Bridge, Cataract House, International Hotel LCN 17293425 CATARACT HOUSE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL -
Whirlpool Bridge, and the Niagara Parkway, ca 1936 River Rd., Bridge St., cars, automobiles, transportation -
New Arch Bridge, ( Whirlpool Bridge ), Niagara Falls, Ontario trains, locomotive, River Rd. -
Aerial View of Whirlpool Bridge Historic Niagara Development Inc. -
Railway Suspension Bridge Niagara Falls View shows the end of the tracks at the American end of the bridge soon after the bridge was opened ; -
Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge Niagara Falls Suspension bridge was the world's first railway suspension bridge. It spanned 825 feet (251 m) and stood 2.5 miles (4 km) downstream from Niagara Falls from 1855 to 1897. It carried mixed traffic on its two decks across the Niagara River, trains on the upper deck and pedestrians and carriages on the lower deck. -
Railway Suspension Bridge at Niagara Falls - U.S. end of Bridge Negative available -
Upper Steel Arch Bridge - Niagara Falls Traffic can be seen coming across the bridge which connects Niagara Falls, ON and Niagara Falls, N.Y. The electric tram can also be seen coming across in the centre of the bridge. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (3) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (4) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (5) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (26) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. The Maid of the Mist boats can be seen covered with ice to the left. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Raising of the Falls View Bridge 1927 - taken on the bridge looking into Canada FALLSVIEW ONDEIDA LAFAYETTE HOTEL DOMINION CHAIN COMPANY QUEEN'S -
Raising of the Falls View Bridge 1927 - traffic line-ups on the bridge coming into Canada FALLSVIEW CLIFTON HOUSE HOTEL ONEIDA PRINCE WALES DANCE HALL -
Raising of the Falls View Bridge 1927 - taken on the bridge looking into Canada FALLSVIEW UNITED STATES CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT BUILDING dominion chain company -
Raising of the Falls View Bridge 1927, view from the IRC terminal at Bridge St and River Rd FALLSVIEW STREET ROAD INTERNATIONAL RAIL COMPANY -
Raising of the Falls View Bridge 1927 - Bridge St. Station FALLSVIEW BORDER CROSSING -
Raising of the Falls View Bridge 1927 - Bridge St. Station FALLSVIEW BORDER CROSSING -
Raising of the Falls View Bridge 1927 - Across from Bridge St. Station FALLSVIEW BORDER CROSSING -
Raising of the Falls View Bridge 1927 - Bridge St. Station FALLSVIEW BORDER CROSSING -
Raising of the Falls View Bridge 1927 - Bridge St. Station FALLSVIEW BORDER CROSSING -
Raising of the Falls View Bridge 1927 - Workers assemble the surface of bridge FALLSVIEW BORDER CROSSING -
Raising of the Falls View Bridge 1927 - Reinforcing the base of the bridge FALLSVIEW BORDER CROSSING -
Raising of the Falls View Bridge 1927 - A look across the bridge FALLSVIEW BORDER CROSSING -
Raising of the Falls View Bridge 1927 - Crossroads just before bridge FALLSVIEW BORDER CROSSING -
Wreckage of Falls View Bridge floating down river - 1938 As the ice bridge broke up after the collapse of the Falls View Bridge some pieces sank and others were carried downstream before sinking. -
Remains of Falls View Bridge floating downstream. As the ice bridge broke up after the collapse of the Falls View Bridge some pieces sank and others were carried downstream before sinking. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (32) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. People can be seen near the base of the American Falls (top right). -
Remains of the fallen Falls View Bridge (2) As the ice bridge broke up after the collapse of the Falls View Bridge some pieces sank and others were carried downstream before sinking. The American Falls are in the background. -
Luna Island and the Rainbow Bridge The observation area to the right is Luna Island which is situated between the American and Bridal Veil Falls. The Rainbow bridge in the background replaced the collapsed Falls View Bridge in 1941. -
Niagara Parks Commission Distribution Centre - Skylon Tower in background The Niagara Parks Commission Distribution Centre was formerly the Powerhouse of the Niagara Park and River Railway. The bricked in curved top portals at ground level (to the right) were the entrances to the penstocks. This was the first hydraulic powerhouse on the Canadian side ; -
Live with Regis and Kathie Lee in Oakes Garden Theatre Niagara Falls Ontario TELEVISION SHOW NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION Prospect Point Observation Tower rainbow bridge RCMP ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE MOUNTIE MOUNTIES -
Aerial view of Lower Niagara River and Rainbow Bridge Aerial view of the Lower Niagara River and Rainbow Bridge with Niagara Falls, New York in the background -
Fred's cabin on the ice bridge / Niagara Falls in Winter Upper Suspension Bridge -
Aerial View of the Proposed location of the Niagara Falls Observation Bridge niagara river - lower -
Lower Arch Bridge Offices (Whirlpool Bridge) Customs Offices on River Road street, buildings, -
Construction of the Lower Arch Bridge (Whirlpool Bridge) Niagara Falls lower Niagara River -
Bridge Street - Looking down Bridge Street from VIA Rail Canada Train Station parking lot VIA Rail Canada Train Station on the left and Niagara Transit Bus Terminal on the right ; -
Rainbow Bridge - Niagara Falls The Rainbow Bridge joins the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario and New York. At the Canadian end of the bridge stands the Rainbow Tower Carillon. It has 55 bells, the largest of which weighs ten tons. -
Ice Bridge Postcard shows people walking on the ice bridge below the falls. Real photograph made by F.B. Peck, 131 Main St. Niagara Falls, N.Y. -
School children on Bridge Street awaiting the visit of the Prince of Wales Location is Zimmerman Avenue between Park and Bridge Streets ; Imperial Bank of Canada and H K Rahling Tailor's shop both in background ; note train in extreme background ; -
Upper Steel Arch Bridge Traffic can be seen coming across the bridge which connects Niagara Falls, ON and Niagara Falls, N.Y. The electric tram can also be seen coming across in the centre of the bridge. -
Collapsed Steel Arch /Honeymoon Bridge 1938, American Falls in background ICE JAM JAMS BRIDGES collapse -
Collapsed Steel Arch /Honeymoon Bridge 1938 in background, American Falls to right ICE JAM JAMS BRIDGES collapse -
Collapsed Steel Arch /Honeymoon Bridge 1938, American & Horseshoe Falls in background ICE JAM JAMS BRIDGES collapse horse shoe horseshoe -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (2) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (6) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (7) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (8) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (9) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. It collapsed around 4:10 pm. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (11) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (12) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (14) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (15) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (16) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (21) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. Some tears in the original photo. -
Falls View Bridge Four Seconds After it Collapsed. On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Falls View Bridge Two Seconds after the collapse. On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Falls View Bridge as it begins to collapse. On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Falls View Bridge immediately after it collapsed. On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (27) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (28) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. -
Collapsed Falls View Bridge (29) On January 27, 1938 an ice jam, exerting enormous pressure on the abutments of the Falls View Bridge, caused it to collapse onto the ice bridge below. The Brock Hotel is the tallest building pictured in the top left on the Canadian side of the gorge.
