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Brink of the American falls and Prospect Point Observation Tower Cave of the Winds boardwalk (bottom right) -
Sun low in the sky shining through the mist at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls Taken at 8:26 a.m. Weather: 1º C, wind south 13 km, sunny -
Sun showing through the mist at the brink of the Horseshoe Falls Taken 8:23 a.m. Weather: 1º C, wind south 13 km, sunny -
Uprooted tree in Queen Victoria Park - American Falls in background Aftermath of ice storm on January 15, 2007 -
Uprooted tree in Queen Victoria Park - Horseshoe Falls in background Aftermath of ice storm on January 15, 2007 -
Barrel used by John "David" Munday in his aborted attempt to go over the Horseshoe Falls 1990 BARREL HORSESHOE FALLS HORSE SHOE NIAGARA -
Dewatered American Falls Showing Rapids Between Propect Point and Goat Island Part of Robert Moses Parkway in background; showing Viewmobiles -
Dewatered American Falls from River Level Showing Build-Up of Rocks at Base Scanned from a colour photograph -
Dewatered American Falls From the Canadian Side With Maid of the Mist Scanned from a colour photograph -
American Falls Looking Straight Down from a Few Hundred Feet Overhead Scanned from a colour photograph -
Two Boys Climbing the Fence at the Base of the Dewatered American Falls Scanned from a colour photograph -
American Falls Illuminated at Night American Falls -
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 -
Horseshoe Falls Photograph of the Horseshoe Falls -
Terrapin Point from Goat Isle Postcard View of Terrapin Point, the Horseshoe and American Falls and Goat Island -
Double Decker Bus Tour The easiest way to see the many fascinating attractions at Niagara Falls is by tour bus. Seen in the background is the brink of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls. The Canadian Falls roar and plunge over a chasm 162 feet high. 3 copies. -
Maid of the Mist V in front of the Cave of the Winds. Niagara Falls, U.S.A. The American Falls and the Maid of the Mist. Luna Island is between the American Falls and the Bridal Veil. Elevators on Goat Island take visitors to the Cave of the Winds catwalks at the base of the Bridal Veil. -
View of the American Falls from the Canadian side of the gorge. The stairs seen at the base of the falls are for the Cave of the Winds. -
Observation area looking out at the Horseshoe Falls Located on the Canadian side of the gorge this area offers a view of both Falls. -
Interior of Sheraton on the Falls Hotel Lobby and registration desk of the Sheraton on the Falls Hotel -
Horseshoe Falls in Winter Black and white postcard showing the Horseshoe Falls in Winter -
American Falls Picture of the American Falls taken from the deck of the Maid of the Mist -
Horseshoe Falls Horseshoe Falls from Table Rock house. particularly high flow due to southwest wind. -
Brink of the Horseshoe Falls The brink of the Horseshoe Falls. -
American Scenery - Horseshoe Falls View of the Horseshoe Falls -
1846- The Maid of the Mist and the Horseshoe Falls Launched in 1846, the very first Maid of the Mist was a steamboat with two smokestacks. In 1860, King Edward VII, then the Prince of Wales, was the first of many dignitaries to take the memorable trip. Special 150th Anniversary Limited Edition Collectors Series (1 of 6). -
1996 - The American Falls and the Maid of the Mist Today, the maid of the Mist is one of the oldest and most awe-inspiring attractions in North America, with four boats carrying thousands of tourists each year into the magical mist. Special 150th Anniversary Limited Edition Collectors Series (1 of 6). -
Horseshoe Falls from Goat Island The Horseshoe Falls from Goat Island -
Marilyn Monroe posing near Horseshoe Falls Taken during the filming of the movie Niagara -
Rainbow Falls Ausable Chasm NY Reverse of card reads A few of the natural wonders seen through the Chasm after leaving Rainbow Falls and before reaching the boat ride are Horseshoe Falls, Elephant's Head, Devils Oven, Jacobs Ladder, Devils Punch Bowl, Mystic Gorge, Hydes Cave, Cape Eternity, Smugglers Pass and many more ; -
De Cew Falls, near Hamilton, Canada Although the title of the post card claims De Cew Falls to be near to Hamilton, this is an exaggeration. The Falls are actually much closer to St Catharines in the Niagara area . It was near De Cew Falls where, during the War of 1812 Laura Secord warned the British that the "Americans were coming!" -
Horseshoe Falls from below Horseshoe Falls taken from below -
Steve Trotter rescue from below the Horseshoe Falls 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 rescue from below the Horseshoe Falls 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 rescue from below the Horseshoe Falls 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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 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 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 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 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. -
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. -
Rock of Ages and American Falls Postcard View of the Rock of Ages and the American Falls -
The Falls from the Deck of the Maid of the Mist Postcard View of the Horseshoe Falls from the deck of the Maid of the Mist -
Horseshoe Falls from Goat Island Postcard View of the Horseshoe Falls taken from Goat Island -
American Falls from Goat Isle Postcard View of the American Falls taken from Goat Island -
Plaza Below Horseshoe Falls Observation plaza; part of the famous tunnel trip under the Horseshoe Falls at Table Rock. Three copies. -
View of the American Falls through a flower border. The beautiful American Falls is a spectacular sight. -
The American Falls from Queen Victoria Park, Canada. The American Falls from Queen Victoria Park, Canada. The park is famous for the magnificent floral display that enhance the scenery from early Spring until late Fall. -
View of the American Falls from Queen Victoria Park The American Falls, 184 feet (56m) high with a crestline of 1060 feet (323m), are seen here from Queen Victoria Park, Canada. -
Two people enjoying the Horseshoe Falls The Maid of the Mist is seen near the Horseshoe Falls. The Ontario Power Generating Station can be seen to the right at the base of the gorge. -
American Falls The American Falls taken from the Canadian side of the border. -
American Falls The American Falls taken from the Canadian side of the border. -
Two Women Pose in front of American Falls Two women pose in front of American Falls. One is holding onto a bicycle and the other is holding an umbrella. -
John "David" Munday being escorted into 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. -
Maid of the Mist attempts to rescue David Munday in barrel below the Horseshoe Falls BARREL HORSESHOE FALLS HORSE SHOE NIAGARA -
Maid of the Mist attempts to rescue David Munday in barrel below the Horseshoe Falls BARREL HORSESHOE FALLS HORSE SHOE NIAGARA -
Horseshoe Falls Tourists viewing the Horseshoe Falls. The Toronto Power Generating station can be seen in the background. -
Maid of the Mist & The American Falls Maid of the Mist boat in front of the American Falls. -
Falls View Consolidated school bus in front of Horseshoe Falls marked in bottom left corner M8856 Oct.41 M
