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Niagara Collection (#7)

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Background imageNiagara Collection: Walking on frozen water beneath Niagara Falls, USA

Walking on frozen water beneath Niagara Falls, USA Date: circa 1890

Background imageNiagara Collection: Partially-frozen Niagara Falls, NY State, USA

Partially-frozen Niagara Falls, NY State, USA
Blocks of ice at the foot of the partially-frozen Niagara Falls, NY State, USA. Date: circa 1890

Background imageNiagara Collection: The Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge, USA

The Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge, USA
The Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge (which stood from 1855 to 1897 across the Niagara River) - the worlds first working railway suspension bridge - NY State, USA. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageNiagara Collection: Lower Deck of the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge

Lower Deck of the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge
The Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge (which stood from 1855 to 1897 across the Niagara River) - the worlds first working railway suspension bridge - NY State, USA

Background imageNiagara Collection: Portage Viaduct over the Genesee River, NY State, USA

Portage Viaduct over the Genesee River, NY State, USA
The Portage Viaduct (also known as the Portage Bridge, Portageville Viaduct, or Portageville Bridge) an iron railroad bridge in Livingston County, New York, located within Letchworth State Park, USA

Background imageNiagara Collection: Walkway and Lookout point - Niagara Falls, USA

Walkway and Lookout point - Niagara Falls, USA Date: circa 1890

Background imageNiagara Collection: Falls the Genesee River, Rochester, USA

Falls the Genesee River, Rochester, USA Date: circa 1874

Background imageNiagara Collection: View toward Niagara Falls, NY State, USA

View toward Niagara Falls, NY State, USA Date: circa 1890

Background imageNiagara Collection: Upper Falls of the Genesee River, Rochester, New York

Upper Falls of the Genesee River, Rochester, New York Date: circa 1890

Background imageNiagara Collection: Rocky outcrop and Cliffs, NY State, USA

Rocky outcrop and Cliffs, NY State, USA Date: circa 1890

Background imageNiagara Collection: River Valley, NY State, USA

River Valley, NY State, USA Date: circa 1890

Background imageNiagara Collection: Frozen Trees - Prospect Park, Niagara, NY State, USA

Frozen Trees - Prospect Park, Niagara, NY State, USA Date: circa 1890

Background imageNiagara Collection: Map of the Niagara Falls

Map of the Niagara Falls. Date: circa 1890

Background imageNiagara Collection: Niagara Falls, NY State, USA

Niagara Falls, NY State, USA
Illustration of the Niagara Falls, NY State, USA Date: circa 1890

Background imageNiagara Collection: Deck Scene on NRL (Niagara River Line) Steamer Chippewa

Deck Scene on NRL (Niagara River Line) Steamer Chippewa
A deck scene on the Steamer Chippewa of The Niagara Navigation Company Limited (popularly known as the Niagara River Line or N.R.L.), which ran between Buffalo and Toronto (via the Niagara Falls)

Background imageNiagara Collection: Niagara Falls - Winter Scene in Prospect Park, NY State, USA

Niagara Falls - Winter Scene in Prospect Park, NY State, USA. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageNiagara Collection: Tour of the Colonies - Niagara - Horseshoe falls

Tour of the Colonies - Niagara - Horseshoe falls
Tour of the Colonies - Niagra -Horseshoe falls - Niagara falls in distance over trees. Part of Box 246 Boswell collection - Tour of the Colonies

Background imageNiagara Collection: Niagara River in Winter, 1870s Canada / USA

Niagara River in Winter, 1870s Canada / USA
Niagara River in Winter, 1870s Canada/USA. Date: 1870s

Background imageNiagara Collection: Niagara Falls frozen, circa 1890

Niagara Falls frozen, circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Background imageNiagara Collection: New Suspension Bridge Tower, Niagara Falls, USA

New Suspension Bridge Tower, Niagara Falls, USA
New Suspension Bridge Tower, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA. The tower contains an Otis elevator, and there is a promenade deck on the roof. Date: circa 1870s

Background imageNiagara Collection: Music cover, Marilyn Monroe in Niagara

Music cover, Marilyn Monroe in Niagara
Music cover, Italian version of a song from the 20th Century Fox film, Niagara, starring Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotten and Jean Peters

Background imageNiagara Collection: Niagara Cantilever Bridge

Niagara Cantilever Bridge
A freight train cross the cantilever bridge over the Niagara River, constructed in 1883-84. It was built for the Michigan Central and Canadian Southern railways. Date: circa 1895

Background imageNiagara Collection: Horseshoe Falls, Niagara, Canada

Horseshoe Falls, Niagara, Canada
A small boat gives tourists a view of the Horseshoe Falls, Niagara. Date: circa 1895

Background imageNiagara Collection: Niagara Falls in Winter

Niagara Falls in Winter
The snow covered landscape around the Niagara Falls in winter. Date: circa 1895

Background imageNiagara Collection: Niagara Bridge Stunt

Niagara Bridge Stunt
Laurence Donovan drops 200 feet from Niagara Bridge Date: 1886

Background imageNiagara Collection: Niagara Falls / Rum Runner

Niagara Falls / Rum Runner
Niagara Falls: a rum-runner is swept over the falls during the Prohibition Era Date: 1931

Background imageNiagara Collection: Aerial Cableway over the whirlpool - Niagara Falls

Aerial Cableway over the whirlpool - Niagara Falls Date: circa 1950s

Background imageNiagara Collection: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Burrard Inlet

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Burrard Inlet, showing the steamers Empress of Canada, Empress of Russia and Niagara. Date: 1929

Background imageNiagara Collection: Niagara Falls, America / Canada

Niagara Falls, America / Canada
View of the Niagara Falls between America and Canada. 1751

Background imageNiagara Collection: Buffalo Launch Club, Grand Island, New York State, USA

Buffalo Launch Club, Grand Island, New York State, USA
Buffalo Launch Club, a boating clubhouse on Grand Island, East Niagara River, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1907

Background imageNiagara Collection: Indian Chiefs, Fort Niagara, New York State, USA

Indian Chiefs, Fort Niagara, New York State, USA
Indian Chiefs at the Sally Port, Fort Niagara, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageNiagara Collection: Main Street, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA

Main Street, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA, on a quiet day. Date: circa 1911

Background imageNiagara Collection: Old Fort gates, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA

Old Fort gates, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA
View through the gates of the Old Fort, with poplars, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageNiagara Collection: Falls Street, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA

Falls Street, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA
Falls Street (looking west), Niagara Falls, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1909

Background imageNiagara Collection: Falls Street at night, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA

Falls Street at night, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA
Falls Street at night, lit by electric lights, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1910

Background imageNiagara Collection: Hotel Niagara, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA

Hotel Niagara, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA
Hotel Niagara, First Street, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1940

Background imageNiagara Collection: Hotel Converse, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA

Hotel Converse, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA
Hotel Converse, First Street, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA. Date: 1935

Background imageNiagara Collection: Niagara Falls at night, with lighting, New York State, USA

Niagara Falls at night, with lighting, New York State, USA
Niagara Falls at night, with multicoloured electric lighting using one billion lights, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1915

Background imageNiagara Collection: Aero Cable, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA

Aero Cable, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA
Aero Cable (aerial cable car, built 1916) with passengers, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1920

Background imageNiagara Collection: Giant Rock and tramcar, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA

Giant Rock and tramcar, Niagara Falls, New York State, USA
Giant Rock (also known as The Sentinel) with a tramcar passing through a gorge at Niagara Falls, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1900

Background imageNiagara Collection: Comic postcard, The Whole Dam Family at Niagara Falls

Comic postcard, The Whole Dam Family at Niagara Falls, New York State, USA. A family of seven, plus dog, looking at the Falls. 1905

Background imageNiagara Collection: Niagara Street, Buffalo, New York State, USA

Niagara Street, Buffalo, New York State, USA
Niagara Street (viewed from Main Street), Buffalo, New York State, USA, with the McKinley Monument in the distance. Date: circa 1904-1908

Background imageNiagara Collection: Ice Trees, Niagara, Ontario

Ice Trees, Niagara, Ontario, Canada. Date: 1910s

Background imageNiagara Collection: The Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Falls, Ontario

The Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Showing the bridge Date: 1908

Background imageNiagara Collection: Three American ships at naval commemoration

Three American ships at naval commemoration
Three American ships at the Perry Centennial Naval Parade, probably on Lake Erie. They are, from left to right, USS Essex, USS Niagara and USS Wolverine

Background imageNiagara Collection: Cover of programme for Burgon and Ball, La Plata Works First Annual Athletic Sports

Cover of programme for Burgon and Ball, La Plata Works First Annual Athletic Sports, Niagara Grounds, 1896
Original at Sheffield City Archives BandB/129

Background imageNiagara Collection: Canada, Ontario, Niagara Falls. Canadian side scenic view of the waterfalls

Canada, Ontario, Niagara Falls. Canadian side scenic view of the waterfalls

Background imageNiagara Collection: Picture No. 11806850

Picture No. 11806850
Niagara falls, New York, USA, American falls Niagara falls, New York, USA. Date:




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"Nature's Majestic Masterpiece: Niagara Falls" Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of Niagara, a breathtaking wonder nestled on the Niagara River that connects the Great Lakes. With its iconic Horseshoe Falls serving as its crown jewel, this natural marvel is located in Ontario, Canada and stretches into North America, captivating visitors from both sides of the border. On one side lies Buffalo, NY in the USA, while on the other stands Niagara Falls itself. Witnessing this magnificent waterfall cascade with sheer power and grace is an experience like no other. Picture-perfect rainbows often adorn its misty waters, adding a touch of magic to an already enchanting scene. Take a step back in time to 1950 when these falls were at their prime or imagine them frozen in winter during circa 1890 - a sight that must have been truly mesmerizing. Embark on an unforgettable Maid of the Mist boat ride through Ontario's portion Falls for an up-close encounter with nature's raw force. The Railway Suspension Bridge at Niagara Falls stands as a testament to human engineering ingenuity amidst such natural grandeur. Its sturdy structure allows visitors to traverse between two countries while admiring panoramic views of Horseshoe Falls along the way. Delve into history and uncover tales like Capt Webb / Niagara / Scrap or The Great Blondin - heroes who dared to conquer these mighty falls against all odds. Their bravery immortalized through photographs serves as inspiration for generations to come. Niagara is more than just waterfalls; it represents Mother Nature's artistic prowess at its finest. Soak in every moment spent here and let your soul be captivated by this majestic masterpiece that continues to leave travelers spellbound year after year.