Niagara Falls - 1923 1923

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Niagara Falls; at the border of Canada & USA.

Some exciting shots taken from air in 1923. First shot just above the falls; looks like one is about to go over! Then shot close to the water spilling over; panning down along the waterfall - seems like camera is hovering in mid-air!

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
70311
Sort Number:
ON 291 E
Time in/Out:
01:36:58:00 / 01:38:28:00
Canister:
ON 291 E
Film ID:
2386.12
Issue Date:
1923

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