The latest issue of Niagara Life Magazine had an article about some of the people who have gone over the Falls: Niagara Falls, Honeymoon Capital of the World. They say marriages are made in heaven; this is where they test-drive them. For almost a hundred years, men— real men — have come to Niagara Falls…
From the Niagara Falls Review: With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s an appropriate time to recall Niagara Falls’ lengthy and prominent role in the world of love and romance — a role especially renowned due to the city’s fame as a honeymoon destination. The tradition of newlyweds coming to Niagara began, it appears, in the…
From the Niagara Falls Review: One of the most dramatic and tragic events in the history of Niagara Falls took place 100 years ago Saturday. Feb. 4, 1912, a Sunday, was a clear, windy and very cold day in Niagara Falls. Nevertheless, hundreds of people — both residents and tourists — were on hand that…
From Buffalo Business First: On July 3, 1984, a Czech emigre by the name of Karel Soucek rode in a nine-foot barrel over the cataracts at Niagara Falls, and lived. A few months later, on Jan. 19, 1985, a stunt he was performing in the Houston Astrodome malfunctioned and within a day he was dead,…
From the Niagara Falls Review: As one of the most famous and most visited places in the world, it’s only natural that the motion picture industry has been drawn to Niagara Falls a number of times. One of those times came in mid-September 1979 when some scenes for Superman II were filmed here, providing visitors…
If you’ve been to Niagara Falls more than once, you’ve probably noticed the name Oakes on a lot of things. There is Oakes Garden Theatre, Oakes Park, and more. These are all named after Sir Harry Oakes. He was a prospector who discovered gold in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, and then bought some property in Niagara…
From the Buffalo News: Once, when Jane A. Porter was visiting Europe in the late 19th century, someone asked her if she had ever seen Niagara Falls. “Seen them?” she allegedly replied. “Why, I own them.” She wasn’t kidding. As an heir to the property bought by her grandfather, Augustus Porter, Jane Porter did indeed…
From the Buffalo News: The Niagara Falls publicity stunt was born like this: It was September 1827.A group of hoteliers wanted to make a quick buck. So they sent an old lake schooner, filled with terrified animals, over the brink. The spectacle, as planned, drew thousands. Many of the animals died in the plunge. It’s…
From Playbill.com: Tony Award-nominated composer-lyricist-librettist Michael John LaChiusa takes on an American icon in Queen of the Mist, starring Tony nominee Mary Testa as Anna Edson Taylor, the first person to survive the plunge over Niagara Falls. The Transport Group’s environmental staging begins performances Oct. 18 at The Gym at Judson Memorial Church… Here’s how…
From the Niagara Falls Review: His first time out, Malcolm Bunting kept thinking that it goes against all common sense and seamanship to go toward a waterfall of that size. He did it anyway. That was 36 years ago. The giant waterfall was the Horseshoe Falls and his job was with the Maid of the…