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Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. According to the negative sleeve, this set of photographs is captured in color. The scans of these images are in black and white. Photograph of Niagara Falls, as viewed at a distance from an observation point on the American side of the falls. The observation area extends across the foreground and back towards the distance. Wide, grassy expanses occupy the space between the walkways that lead to the observation area. Right-of-center, dozens of sightseers stand at a rail that lines the perimeter of the observation area. Beyond the rails at center, the Niagara River flows towards the top of the American Falls. Behind the American Falls and in the distance, a portion of Horseshoe Falls (or Canadian Falls) is visible. Four punched holes line the top edge at left. Text from negative sleeve: 2344. COLOR Eastern trip October 1947 Niagara Falls 1 The walk down to the observation point for American Falls on the American side. Unknown lady. 2 The observation point right at edge of water and falls. 3 Falls from extreme end of observation point on American side 4 Mertie West on the streets of Niagara.
Type
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1998_2344_001 ark:/21198/zz002j3jg1
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.) Niagara River (N.Y. and Ont.) Scenic overlooks--Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.)
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