From CNN/AP (reproduced below): Police to charge man who survived plunge over Niagara Falls Tuesday, October 21, 2003 Posted: 2:25 PM EDT (1825 GMT) Kirk Jones waits at the shoreline at the base of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls after surviving a plunge over Niagara Falls. NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (AP) — A man who survived a…
The post I just made reminded me of the person who went over the falls a few years ago without any protection and survived. Kirk Jones certainly had his 15 minutes of fame. At first it was thought it was a suicide, and then it turns out that he had someone filming it. I found…
From CNN/AP (reproduced below): Maid of the Mist tours sail into new season Thursday, May 5, 2005 Posted: 11:42 AM EDT (1542 GMT) A Maid of the Mist ship exits the base of Horseshoe Falls. A group of tourists brave opening day on the bow of a Maid of the Mist ship. NIAGARA FALLS, New…
From The Review Saturday, May 14, 2005, page A3 NIAGARA FALLS – Niagara Parks Police say a man was swept over the falls Wednesday afternoon. According to a press release, the man, who appeared to be between 30 and 40 years old, had been spotted in the fast-flowing waters of the upper Niagara River around…
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve received complimentary passes for the following attractions: The Haunted House – went May 26, 2005 Mystery Maze – Went May 18 and May 26, 2005 Dino Rampage 4D FX Thrill Ride Theatre Ghost Blasters Movieland Wax Museum of Stars Cosmic Golf Falls Tower Scenic Ride Ripley’s Believe It…
Both of these signs are currently on the side of the Hershey store as well as in the ground outside Planet Hollywood on Falls Avenue: The City of Niagara Falls Public Meeting Date – May 16, 2005, 7:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls File – AM-03/2005 City Council will consider…
We have previously reported on the rebuilding of Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks on Victoria Avenue. For many years, one of the most recognizable city landmarks was the fiberglass figure of tight rope walker Blondin, who was the first funambulist to cross the Niagara Gorge on a tightrope. Blondin had been seen crossing Clifton Hill on his…
I’ve added another 50+ pictures to the gallery and now have over 800 images. Here are a few highlights of what I’ve added today: Sportszone Great Canadian Midway Scenic Niagara Falls in Spring 2005 (great rainbow shots) Several restaurants added Of course you can always see the whole gallery at http://www.accessniagara.com/gallery/ and be sure to…
One of the most famous movies that features Niagara Falls is Superman II. Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to marry Lois, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth. The movie stars Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, and Gene Hackman Here are some Niagara Falls specific scenes in the movie: 0:33:10 A…
I was having dinner at Kelsey’s on Clifton Hill last night when I saw the following public notice posted across the street between House of Frankenstein and Ripley’s Moving Theater. This is the first time I saw this posting, though the meeting is next week. We have been told this is a formality to allow…