Man swept over falls

    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…

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      Complimentary Passes

      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…

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        Blondin returns to Niagara

        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…

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          Updated image gallery

          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…

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            Niagara Falls in the Movies: Superman II

            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…

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            Another Development in the tourist core

            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…

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