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The American Falls, Niagara - from a photograph by the Stereoscopic Company, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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The American Falls, Niagara - from a photograph by the Stereoscopic Company, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The American Falls, Niagara - from a photograph by the Stereoscopic Company, 1860. Every spectator, every child, is struck with the singular deliberation, the unnatural slowness, with which the waters of Niagara take their plunge. The laws of gravitation seem suspended, and the sublimity of the tremendous gulf below seems to check the descending victim on the verge, as if it paused in awe. The best way to approach Niagara is to go up on the American shore and cross at the ferry. The descent of about two hundred feet by the staircase brings the traveller directly under the shoulder and edge of the American Fall - the most imposing scene, for a single object, that he will ever have witnessed'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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This photograph, taken by the Stereoscopic Company in 1860, showcases the breathtaking beauty and power of the American Falls at Niagara. The image, published in the Illustrated London News in 1860, invites us to imagine the awe-inspiring experience of standing at the edge of this natural wonder. The American Falls, located on the American side of Niagara, are the most imposing scene for a single object that any traveler would ever witness. The laws of gravity seem to be suspended as the waters take their deliberate plunge into the gulf below. The sublime grandeur of the falls leaves one in awe, as if the descending victim pauses on the brink, held back by the sheer force of the scene before it. To fully appreciate the majesty of Niagara, visitors would make their way up to the American shore and cross by ferry. The descent of approximately 200 feet by staircase brings travelers directly under the shoulder and edge of the American Fall, providing an unforgettable vantage point. This monochrome photograph, reminiscent of an engraving, transports us back to the 19th century and offers a glimpse into the past, when Niagara Falls was a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors from around the world. The spray-laden cliffs and the roar of the water create a scene that transcends time and continues to captivate and inspire.
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