Fallsview Bridge as seen from balcony of Lafayette Hotel, c. 1920

Fallsview Bridge as seen from balcony of Lafayette Hotel, c. 1920

Fallsview Bridge; Niagara River

Black and white photographic print showing the Fallsview Bridge over the Niagara River as seen from balcony of Lafayette Hotel, c. 1920. The bridge was also known as the Honeymoon Bridge, and was in operation from 1898-1938, when it collapsed due to a rise of the river bed and icy conditions.

Welland Public Library Photo Collection

c. 1920

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A video of the collapse of the bridge in 1938 can be seen here: Niagara Falls Bridge Collapses Under Pressure of Ice

Two photographs of the collapse can be viewed on this site: Fallsview Bridge collapses into Niagara River, January 1938

Black and white photographic print

Still image

Storage - Welland Canal Binder #1 – Bridges – WELD-bri-0021

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