Samuel Dixon Crossing Niagara Falls, 1890
On September 6, 1890, Samuel Dixon (1852-1891), a Toronto photographer, crossed the Niagara River Rapids on a cable below the Great Cantilever Bridge. He made several crossings and performed stunts on the wire. Stereoscopic image by George Barker (1844-1894), published in 1895.
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Photo credit: © Photo Researchers / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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