Recently, frigid temperatures lingering in parts of the United States have caused a somewhat rare occurrence: the (partial) freezing of Niagara Falls. While water still flows, either visibly or under a frozen shell, sections of the massive falls are covered in ice, to the delight of tourists making the trip to the U.S./Canadian border to view this natural wonder.
Looking back through our collections, I found several examples of icy Niagara Falls and the surrounding area from many years ago. Enjoy the winter wonderland through these historic photographs – no bundling up required!
Learn More:
- Enjoy more images of Niagara Falls in the winter from the collections of the Prints and Photographs Division.
- Niagara Falls consists of several sets of falls. Enjoy images of the American Falls and the much larger Horseshoe Falls during all seasons.
- Surviving a trip over the falls in a barrel – or similar conveyance – was once the goal of daredevils. View a few images of these attempts.
Comments (3)
WHAT IMMEDIATELY STRIKES MY ATTENTION IS HOW CLOSE
PEOPLE WERE ALLOWED TO APPROACH THE FALLS.
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS SO NARROW OUR APPROACH
NOW WE HAVE TO PAY FEES TO GET CLOSE ENOUGH TO
FEEL THE SPRAY ON OUR FACES……
Wonderful! Thank you.
Jack, lived there 30 yrs and back to visit in 2006 2013, never had to pay. Walk onto goat island from the east to the three sisters on the west. You can play in the water above the brink, for free!