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Images database - Browsing Subjects - 'Stunts and Stunters' (554 found) Results limited to 100 records per page. Mark  101. Title  Bobby Leach's awful plunge over Niagara Falls July 25 1911 Description  copyright 1911 by Photo Speciality Company Toronto Notes  Donated by Maggie Musselman Date  1911. Collection  Postcard Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10105  Postcard      102. Title  Bobby Leach's Grave, Auckland, New Zealand Description  accompanied by 3 page letter Collection  General Photograph Collection Link  http://www.nfpl.library.on.ca/nfplindex/lhcrdb/content.asp?action=display&lcn=u99 target=_blank> Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10162  Photograph      103. Title  Bobby Leach's Grave, Auckland, New Zealand Hillboro Cemetery Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10162A  Photograph      104. Title  Bobby Leach's Grave, Auckland, New Zealand Hillboro Cemetery Description  Bobby Leach's grave is the second headstone to the left at the bottom of the photograph Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10162B  Photograph      105. Title  Bobby Leach's Grave Site Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D420822  Photograph      106. Title  Bobby Leach's Grave Site, Auckland, New Zealand Hillboro Cemetery Description  B&W photograph Collection  General Photograph Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D417830  Photograph      107. Title  Bringing the "Thing" up the bank after William "Red" Hill Junior's Death on August 5, 1951 Type  Still Image Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Notes  Bringing the "thing" up the bank of the gorge after William "Red" Hill Junior's death on August 5, 1951. 108. Title  Bringing the "Thing" up the bank after William "Red" Hill Junior's Death on August 5, 1951 Type  Still Image Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Notes  Bringing the "thing" up the bank of the gorge after William "Red" Hill Junior's death on August 5, 1951. 109. Title  Calverly performing on a 7/8 inch wire Description  5"x6", black & white ; research and photography George Seibel ; from a stereograph view by an unknown photographer ; Negative No. W62/241/17 Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Notes  Negative available Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10078  Photograph      110. Title  Calverly performing on the wire over the Niagara Gorge Creator  Strohmeyer and Wyman Description  a copy of a stereo image by Strohmeyer and Wyman Date  1893. Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10124  Photograph      111. Title  Calverly the world's champion crossing a cable over the rapids, Niagara U.S.A. Description  black & white Date  1898. Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10081  Photograph      112. Title  Cap't Larsen conqueror of the Whirlpool Rapids Sep 18th 1910 Description  published by F. B. Peck, 212 Niagara St., Niagara Falls, N.Y. Collection  Francis J. Petrie Collection   Postcard Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D11946  Postcard      113. Title  Captain Larsen and boat at the Maid of the Mist landing September 19, 1910 Description  from a photograph in the Earl W. Brydges Public Library Niagara Falls N.Y. Date  1910. Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10100  Photograph      114. Title  Captain Larsen rode through the Whirlpool Rapids September 19 1910 Description  from a photograph in the Earl W. Brydges Public Library Niagara Falls N.Y. Date  1910. Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10101  Photograph      115. Title  Captain Matthew Webb who lost his life attempting to swim the Whirlpool Rapids July 24 1883 Description  from a photograph in the Earl E. Brydges Public Library Niagara Falls N.Y. Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10089  Photograph      116. Title  Captain Peter Nissen's boat Fool Killer being rescued by Maid of the Mist 1900 Notes  Nissens' trip through the Rapids was made in 1900, he used a 20ft boat and was rescued after being sucked into the vortex of the Rapids. He used F. M. Bowser as an alias and hailed from Chicago. ; Collection  Francis J. Petrie Collection Date  1900. Collection  General Photograph Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12003  Photograph      117. Title  Captain Webb's Fatal Swim Collection  Francis J. Petrie Collection   General Photograph Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D417821  Photograph      118. Title  Carlisle Graham the first to go through the Whirlpool Rapids in barrel 1886 Description  from a photograph in the Public Library Niagara Falls N.Y. Date  1886. Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Notes  Negative available Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10087C  Photograph      119. Title  Carlisle Graham the first to go through the Whirlpool Rapids in barrel 1886 Description  from an illustration in the Earl W. Brydges Public Library Niagara Falls N.Y. Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Notes  Negative available Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10087  Photograph      120. Title  The casket of George Stathakis Description  some scratches on the photograph Notes  Negative available in Stunters #2 ; Date  July 5, 1930. Collection  General Photograph Collection Notes  Negative available Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D11407  Photograph      121. Title  Charles Alexander Percy "Out of the barrel" September 14 1888 Type  Still Image Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Date  September 14, 1888. Notes  “A young man named Charles Percy on September 16 attempted to shoot the Niagara Rapids in a small boat. The boat capsized directly after starting, and Percy was thought to be lost. He, however, rose again, and skillfully avoiding the obstructions in the way, finally landed safely in the Devil’s Pool, having performed a feat never before accomplished.” Illustrated London News (England) – 6 October 1888 Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10092  Photograph      122. Title  Charles Stephens' barrel at the start of his fatal trip over the Horseshoe Falls Date  July 11, 1920. Collection  General Photograph Collection Notes  Negative available Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D11408  Photograph      D11408B  Black and white photograph      123. Title  Charles Stephens' barrel at the start of his fatal trip over the Horseshoe Falls Date  July 11, 1920. Collection  General Photograph Collection Notes  Negative available Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D11408A  Photograph      124. Title  Clifford Calverly crossing the Niagara Gorge on a 3/4 inch Wire Description  B&W photograph Notes  Ref. St 305 Collection  General Photograph Collection Date  ca 1887 Notes  Negative available Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D417806  Photograph      125. Title  Clifford Calverly on the rope Description  research by George A. Seibel Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10080  Photograph      126. Title  Clifford Calverly performing on a 7/8" wire Description  copy from a stereo image by American and Foreign Views, sold by Griffen & Griffen Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10129  Photograph      127. Title  Clifford Calverly performing over the Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Falls, N.Y. Description  research George Seibel Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10079  Photograph      128. Title  Clifford Calverly sitting on a chair on a rope over the Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Falls, N.Y. Collection  Francis J. Petrie Collection Date  1892. Collection  General Photograph Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10079A  Photograph      129. Title  Clifford Caverley standing on one foot over the whirlpool rapids Creator  Strohmeyer and Wyman Type  Still Image Collection  General Photograph Collection Notes  Clifford Caverly standing on one foot on a tight rope over the Niagara River and rapids Date  c.1893 Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D503448  Stereographic image      130. Title  Cover of souvenir booklet Blondin March the Hero of Niagara Description  written by Albert Poppenberg, Buffalo Collection  Francis J. Petrie Collection   General Photograph Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12002  Scan from book      131. Title  Crowd gathered around David Munday's Barrel Creator  Bailey, George Notes  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 September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice. In July 1985 an attempt was foiled by Niagara Parks Police ; Date  July, 1985. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D504816  Black and white photograph      132. Title  Crowd gathered for David Munday's trip over the Horseshoe Falls Creator  Bailey, George Notes  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 September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice. In July 1985 an attempt was foiled by Niagara Parks Police ; Date  July, 1985. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D504817  Black and white photograph      133. Title  Crowd gathered for David Munday's trip over the Horseshoe Falls Creator  Bailey, George Notes  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 September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice. In July 1985 an attempt was foiled by Niagara Parks Police ; Date  July, 1985. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D504818  Black and white photograph      134. Title  Crowds watch the launching of Karel Soucek's barrel July 2 1984 Creator  Bailey, George Notes  The slogan on the side of the barrel reads It's not whether you fail or triumph, it's that you keep your word ...and at least try! ; Date  July 2, 1984. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D11369I  Photograph      D11369T  Colour photograph      135. Title  Crowds watching the rescue of Lori Martin & Steven Trotter who went over the Falls in a barrel Notes  From the personal collection of George Bailey ; This image may not be reproduced without the written permission of George Bailey; Steven Trotter and Lori Martin became the first male-female duo to go over the Falls in a barrel. They suffered only minor scratches and bruises. Trotter who had previously gone over the Falls in 1985 said he did the stunt as a Father's day gift ; Date  June 18, 1995. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12948J  Photograph      136. Title  Dan Hill, grandson of Red Hill Sr., retrieving Karel Soucek's barrel July 2 1984 Creator  Bailey, George Notes  The slogan on the side of the barrel reads It's not whether you fail or triumph, it's that you keep your word ...and at least try! ; From the personal collection of George Bailey ; Image may not be reproduced without the express written consent of George Bailey ; Date  July 2, 1984. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D11369H  Photograph      137. Title  Dan Hill, grandson of Red Hill Sr., retrieving Karel Soucek's barrel July 2 1984 Creator  Bailey, George Notes  The slogan on the side of the barrel reads It's not whether you fail or triumph, it's that you keep your word ...and at least try! ; From the personal collection of George Bailey ; Image may not be reproduced without the express written consent of George Bailey ;   With Ed Breski, Niagara Parks Police Date  July 2, 1984. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D422597  Colour photograph      138. Title  Dan Hill, grandson of Red Hill Sr., retrieving Karel Soucek's barrel July 2 1984 Creator  Bailey, George Notes  The slogan on the side of the barrel reads It's not whether you fail or triumph, it's that you keep your word ...and at least try! ; From the personal collection of George Bailey ; Image may not be reproduced without the express written consent of George Bailey ; Date  July 2, 1984. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D422598  Colour photograph      139. Title  Daredevil Gallery Creator  Great Gorge Trip and Daredevil Gallery, attributed to Notes  A partial view of the Daredevil Gallery on display beside the Whirlpool Rapids. The gallery includes numerous items used to navigate both Niagara Falls and the rapids by a variety of stunters. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12000  Photograph      140. Title  Dave Munday in the barrel he went over the Horseshoe Falls with in the Lower Niagara River on October 5, 1985 Creator  Bailey, George Notes  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 September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice. In July 1985 an attempt was foiled by Niagara Parks Police ; Date  July, 1985. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D504810  Black and white photograph      141. Title  Dave Munday in the barrel he went over the Horseshoe Falls with in the Lower Niagara River on October 5, 1985 Creator  Bailey, George Notes  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 September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice. In July 1985 an attempt was foiled by Niagara Parks Police ; Date  July, 1985. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D504811  Black and white photograph      142. Title  Dave Munday's barrel impounded by police when he attempted to ride the lower rapids of the Niagara River. Creator  Bailey, George Type  Still Image Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Notes  Niagara Parks Police impounded the 6.5' barrel Dave Munday attempted to use to ride the lower rapids of the Niagara River on September 26, 1987 Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D504809A  Colour photograph      143. Title  Dave Mundy being retrieved after going over the Falls Creator  Neiss, James Description  Designed and printed by The Postcard Factory, 2801 John Street, Markham, Ontario Notes  In September 1993 Dave Mundy once again went over Niagara Falls. His success made him the first person to conquer the Falls on two separate occasions. Collection  Postcard Collection Notes  The Library does not have copyright permission to display this image but it may be viewed in person at the Victoria Avenue location ; Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10305  Colour postcard      144. Title  Diagrammatic view of the barrel used by Charles Stephens July 11 1920 Date  July 11, 1920. Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12024B  Photograph      145. Title  Driving the "Thing" After William "Red" Hill's death on August 5, 1951 Type  Still Image Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Notes  Driving away the remains of the "Thing" in the back of a pickup truck on the Niagara Parkway after William "Red" Hill's death on August 5, 1951. 146. Title  Emergency crew rescuing Lori Martin after she & Steven Trotter went over the Falls in a barrel Description  Lori Martin centre Notes  From the personal collection of George Bailey ; This image may not be reproduced without the written permission of George Bailey; Steven Trotter and Lori Martin became the first male-female duo to go over the Falls in a barrel. They suffered only minor scratches and bruises. Trotter who had previously gone over the Falls in 1985 said he did the stunt as a Father's day gift ; Date  June 18, 1995. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12948D  Photograph      147. Title  Emergency crew rescuing Steven Trotter & Lori Martin after they went over the Falls in a barrel Notes  From the personal collection of George Bailey ; This image may not be reproduced without the written permission of George Bailey; Steven Trotter and Lori Martin became the first male-female duo to go over the Falls in a barrel. They suffered only minor scratches and bruises. Trotter who had previously gone over the Falls in 1985 said he did the stunt as a Father's day gift ; Date  June 18, 1995. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12948C  Photograph      D12948CC  Colour photograph      148. Title  Emergency crew rescuing Steven Trotter & Lori Martin after they went over the Falls in a barrel Creator  Unknown Type  Still Image Collection  General Photograph Collection Notes  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. Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D503491  Colour photograph      149. Title  Emergency crew rescuing Steven Trotter & Lori Martin after they went over the Falls in a barrel Creator  Unknown Type  Still Image Collection  General Photograph Collection Notes  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. Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D503492  Colour photograph      150. Title  Emergency workers rescuing Lori Martin & Steven Trotter after they went over the Falls in a barrel Notes  From the personal collection of George Bailey ; This image may not be reproduced without the written permission of George Bailey; Steven Trotter and Lori Martin became the first male-female duo to go over the Falls in a barrel. They suffered only minor scratches and bruises. Trotter who had previously gone over the Falls in 1985 said he did the stunt as a Father's day gift ; Date  June 18, 1995. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12948F  Photograph      151. Title  Farini broadsheet 1860 Description  a copy of a Farini broadsheet Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10116  Photograph      152. Title  Farini on the rope - 1860 Description  copy from a stereo image of the XLNT series in the Earl W Brydges Public Library Niagara Falls N.Y. Date  1860. Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Notes  Negative available Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10128  Photograph      D10128A  Black and white photograph      D10128B  Black and white photograph      D10128C  Black and white photograph      D10128D  Black and white photograph      153. Title  Farini with his patent washing machine on his back - 1860 Creator  Babbitt, Platt D. Description  a copy from a stereo image in the Earl W. Brydges Public Library Niagara Falls N.Y. Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10118  Photograph      D10118A  Black and white photograph      D10118B  Black and white photograph      D10118C  Black and white photograph      D10118D  Black and white photograph      154. Title  Fire fighters attending Steven Trotter after being rescued after he & Lori Martin went over Falls Notes  From the personal collection of George Bailey ; This image may not be reproduced without the written permission of George Bailey; Steven Trotter and Lori Martin became the first male-female duo to go over the Falls in a barrel. They suffered only minor scratches and bruises. Trotter who had previously gone over the Falls in 1985 said he did the stunt as a Father's day gift ; Date  June 18, 1995. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12948S  Photograph      155. Title  Fire truck attending rescue of Steven Trotter & Lori Martin who went over Falls in a barrel Description  taken at Bus parking lot and People Mover stop just above the Falls Notes  From the personal collection of George Bailey ; This image may not be reproduced without the written permission of George Bailey; Steven Trotter and Lori Martin became the first male-female duo to go over the Falls in a barrel. They suffered only minor scratches and bruises. Trotter who had previously gone over the Falls in 1985 said he did the stunt as a Father's day gift ; Date  June 18, 1995. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12948T  Photograph      156. Title  Frank Candler of Thorold with seven eggs he sent over the Horseshoe Falls Type  Still Image Creator  Niagara Falls Review Date  September 30, 1953. Collection  General Photograph Collection 157. Title  Friends of William "Red" Hill Senior Type  Still Image Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Notes  Friends of William "Red" Hill Senior Date  1950's 158. Title  George Bailey and Johhn "David" Munday who returned to Niagara Falls in January, 1986 Creator  Bailey, George Notes  John "David" Munday, on the left with George Bailey Date  1986. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D504861  Colour photograph      D504861A  Colour photograph      159. Title  George Hazlett and Sadie Allen shot the Whirlpool Rapids in a barrel 1886 Description  Hazlett and Allen used the barrel belonging to another stunter namely Carlisle Graham Notes  Credited to Niagara Daredevils by Karl S. Brong ; Date  1886. Collection  General Photograph Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12018A  Photograph      160. Title  George L. Stathakis Death Barrel Creator  Unknown Type  Still Image Collection  Postcard Collection Notes  George L. Stathakis Death Barrel Lodged behind rocks at base of Falls 22 hours. When opened the man was found suffocated to death. On display at Niagara daredevil Gallery. Date  1969 Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D50185  Colour postcard      161. Title  George Seibel and Johhn "David" Munday who returned to Niagara Falls in January, 1986 Creator  Bailey, George Notes  John "David" Munday, on the left with George Bailey Date  1986. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D504862  Colour photograph      D504862A  Colour photograph      162. Title  George Seibel and Johhn "David" Munday who returned to Niagara Falls in January, 1986 Creator  Bailey, George Notes  John "David" Munday, on the left with George Bailey Date  1986. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D504863  Colour photograph      163. Title  George Stathakis Barrel at the Crest of the Horseshoe Falls - 1930 Description  B&W photograph Date  1930. Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D417745  Photograph      164. Title  George Stathakis being towed in his barrel out to midstream, July 4 1930 Description  photograph has many scratches Date  July 4, 1930. Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12019A  Photograph      165. Title  Graham barrel in the rapids Creator  Bierstadt, C. Description  reproduction from stereo image #229 by C. Bierstadt Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10090  Photograph      166. Title  Grave of Bobby Leach, Hillsborough Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand Creator  Unknown Type  Still Image Collection  General Photograph Collection Notes  Booby Leach was the second person to go over Niagara Falls and the first man to do so. He went over the Horseshoe Falls on July 25, 1911 in a steel barrel. The inscription on his gravestone reads " In loving memory of Bobby Leach World famous by his trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel Died 28th April 1926 Aged 69 years R.I.P." Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D504787  Colour photograph      167. Title  Grave of Bobby Leach, Hillsborough Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand Creator  Unknown Type  Still Image Collection  General Photograph Collection Notes  Booby Leach was the second person to go over Niagara Falls and the first man to do so. He went over the Horseshoe Falls on July 25, 1911 in a steel barrel. The inscription on his gravestone reads " In loving memory of Bobby Leach World famous by his trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel Died 28th April 1926 Aged 69 years R.I.P." Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D504786  Colour photograph      168. Title  Grave of Jean Francois Gravelet - Blondin Creator  Borrill, David Description  colour digital image Notes  Grave located at All Souls Cemetery, Kensal Green in northwest London, England. Photo courtesy of Mr. David Borrill through his website www.kensalgreen.net. Reproductions may not be made without the permission of Mr. Borrill at mail@kensalgreen.net Date  2003. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12199  Digital image      169. Title  Grave of Jean Francois Gravelet - Blondin - close up of inscription Creator  Borrill, David Description  colour digital image Notes  Grave located at All Souls Cemetery, Kensal Green in northwest London, England. Photo courtesy of Mr. David Borrill through his website www.kensalgreen.net. Reproductions may not be made without the permission of Mr. Borrill at mail@kensalgreen.net Date  2003. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12200  Digital image      170. Title  Great Gorge Trip daredevil museum Creator  Harbottle, Russell Description  neg 9-21 Date  June, 1985. Collection  Harbottle Collection Notes  Negative available Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D421162  Photograph      171. Title  H A Gaskin of Hove England with a model of a lifeboat which he plans to test by sending it over the Horseshoe Falls Type  Still Image Date  May 1959 Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections 172. Title  Helping Annie Taylor over the rocks below Niagara Falls after her trip in the barrel Creator  Zahner, M. H. Description  A copy of a sterographic image ; published by Griffith & Griffith, M. H. Zahner ; in the collection of the Library of Congress, Washington, DC ; negative no. A41470 #439 ; Notes  Permission to reproduce this image, or reproductions of this image, may be obtained from the Library of Congress Washington DC quoting the negative numbers ;Also in book Over Niagara in a Barrel by Orrin E. Dunlap. Published by World Wide Magazine, 1902. LHC 971.339 D921 Date  October 4, 1901. Collection  General Photograph Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D11368  Photograph      173. Title  Henri Rechatin on a tightrope near the Rainbow Bridge Creator  Roels, Ron Type  Still Image Created  May, 1976. Collection  General Photograph Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D421733  Black and white photograph      D421733A  Black and white negative      174. Title  Henri Rechatin tight rope walking high over Clifton Hill Niagara Falls, statue of Blondin beside him Creator  H. L. Kent, Niagara Falls Notes  Photograph entered in Niagara Falls International Photo Contest, held May 1976 Date  May, 1976. Collection  General Photograph Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10495A  Colour photograph      175. Title  Henri Rechatin walking a tight rope high over Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls Creator  Johnson, Douglas W. Notes  This photo was taken as part of the Niagara Falls International Photo Contest Date  May, 1976. Collection  General Photograph Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10142  Photograph      176. Title  Henri Rechatin walking a tight rope high over Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls Collection  Francis J. Petrie Collection Date  1976. Collection  General Photograph Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10143  Black and white photograph      177. Title  Henri Rechatin walking a tight rope high over Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls Creator  Counsell, Gordon Collection  General Photograph Collection Date  ca 1975 - 1976 Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10145  Photograph      178. Title  Henri Rechatin walking a tight rope on the wires of the Spanish Aero Car Niagara Falls Description  oversize negative available Date  1975. Collection  Kiwanis Collection Notes  Negative available Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10135  Photograph      179. Title  Henri Rechatin walking a tight rope on the wires of the Spanish Aero Car Niagara Falls Date  June 4, 1975. Collection  General Photograph Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10151  Photograph      180. Title  Henri Rechatin walking a tight rope on the wires of the Spanish Aero Car Niagara Falls Date  June 4, 1975. Collection  General Photograph Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D50399  Black and white photograph      181. Title  Henry Bellini Crossing the Niagara on a Rope Description  B&W Scan from book Notes  Scanned from book Tugby's Illustrated Guide to Niagara Falls, published 1885 in two volumes; Sketch of a Stereographic Image taken by Geo. Curtis Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D417682  Scan from book      182. Title  Henry Bellini Dropping to a Waiting Boat Collection  General Photograph Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D417680  Photograph      183. Title  Henry Bellini, Performing on Wire Lying Down Creator  Landreth, A. G. Date  August 25, 1873. Collection  Niagara Falls Heritage Foundation Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D417674  Black and white photograph      184. Title  Henry Bellini Walking on a Wire Description  Photograph from a Stereographic Image Collection  General Photograph Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D417677  Photograph      185. Title  Hiding a Barrel at the Top of the Niagara River Type  Still Image Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Notes  Three unidentified men hide a barrel at the top of the Niagara River. Date  1950's 186. Title  Hill Family Members Type  Still Image Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Notes  Hill family members having a meal. Date  1950's 187. Title  Hill Family Relatives Type  Still Image Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Notes  Ken Sloggett, cousin to the Hill family with unidentified girl. Date  1950's 188. Title  Hill Family Relatives Type  Still Image Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Notes  Ken Sloggett, cousin to the Hill family is in the black shirt with "Erie" on the front. Other person is not identified. Date  August 1951 189. Title  Houdini Magical Hall of Fame advertising brochure (page 1) Description  publication date unknown Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12691A  Printed document      190. Title  Houdini Magical Hall of Fame advertising brochure (page 1) Description  publication date circa 1969 Date  1969. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12691B  Printed document      191. Title  Houdini Magical Hall of Fame advertising brochure (page 1) Description  publication date circa 1969 Date  1969. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12691C  Printed document      192. Title  Houdini Magical Hall of Fame advertising brochure (page 2) Description  publication date circa 1969 Date  1969. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12691D  Printed document      193. Title  Houdini Magical Hall of Fame advertising brochure (page 2) Description  publication date circa 1969 Date  1969. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12691E  Printed document      194. Title  Houdini Magical Hall of Fame advertising brochure (page 2) Description  publication date unknown Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12691  Printed document      195. Title  Houdini Magical Hall of Fame Clifton Hill Creator  Harbottle, Russell Description  15-17 Date  July, 1985. Collection  Harbottle Collection Notes  Negative available Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D12691F  Photograph      196. Title  In calmer water - Nissen and his boat after a trial trip Notes  Scanned from Peter Nissen's Holiday Experience: Through the Whirlpools and Rapids of Niagara Wide World Magazine, November 1900. Not the Fool Killer Description  Scan from book Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Collection Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D13140  Scan from book      197. Title  Inside look at the barrel belonging to Peter DeBernardi & Jeffrey (Clyde) Petkovich Creator  Leonard LePage, Staff Photographer, St Catharines Standard Notes  From the personal collection of George Bailey ; <B> Image may not be reproduced without the written consent of The St Catharines Standard ; The two men suffered only cuts and bruises after plunging over the Horseshoe Falls in a home-made barrel and becoming the first double stunters. "What a ride, what a ride" exclaimed DeBernardi as they exited the barrel, according to the Niagara Falls Review Date  September 28, 1989. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D11730D  Photograph      198. Title  Inside view of barrel used by John "David" Munday to go over the Horseshoe Falls 1985 Creator  Bailey, George Notes  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 September 27 1993 and became the first man to accomplish the feat twice From the personal collection of George Bailey ; Image may not be reproduced without the express written consent of George Bailey ; Date  October 5, 1985. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D11375EF  Photograph      199. Title  Internal view of the barrel Peter DeBernardi and Jeffrey Petkovich went over the Horseshoe falls in on Septemeber 28, 1989 Creator  LePage, Leonard Type  Still Image Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Notes  The two Niagara Falls residents were the first duo to go over the falls in a reinforced barrel. They did so to draw attention to an anti-drugs campaign on September 28, 1989. Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D504815  Black and white photograph      200. Title  Jay Cochrane skywalk at Niagara Falls Creator  Porteus, Andrew C. Notes  Jay Cochrane holds numerous world records for skywalking, outdoor highwire walks with no safety lines or nets. SkyWalk at Niagara marks Jay's return to his home country and the first skywalk in Niagara since 1897. Jay Cochrane's wish is to cross over to the United States from Canada going over both the American and Canadian Falls. However the Niagara Parks Commission prohibits stunting on all of its properties under the authority granted under the Regulations of the Niagara Parks Act. Stunting now carries a maximum fine of $10,000. Description  digital colour image Date  August 30, 2002. Collection  Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections Physical items  Filing No.   Format        D10254  Digital image

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