Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Nik Wallenda & Niagara
— Photo by James P. McCoy, 2012 —
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014
1. Nik Wallenda & Niagara Marker
Picture taken a few hours after the marker was dedicated.
On June 12, 2012, before thousands of spectators gathered here at Terrapin Point and millions watching around the world, famed aerialist Nik Wallenda stepped onto a 2 inch thick steel cable, walked 1500 feet across Niagara Falls and the Niagara Gorge and entered into the record books.
The trip took 26 minutes to complete and when it was done, Wallenda was the first person to ever walk over the brink of the 176 foot high horseshoe falls and through the relentless mist and gusty currents. Earlier walkers had performed their feats further down river toward the site of the current Rainbow Bridge.
As he walked through the mist, Wallenda reminded the world: "This is what it's all about people. Pursue your dreams. Never give up."
Erected 2014 by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Environment. A significant historical date for this entry is June 12, 2012.
Location. 43° 4.777′ N, 79° 4.356′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is on Goat Island Road, on the right
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Goat Island (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lafayette's Tour (about 500 feet away); The Power Portal (approx. 0.2 miles away); World's First Hydroelectric Power Plant (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Stepping Stone (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cave of the Winds Elevator (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cave of the Winds and Bridal Veil Falls (approx. ¼ mile away); The Cave of the Winds (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara Falls.
More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on July 7, 2014 at about noon.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Nik Wallenda - Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 8, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
2. Nik Wallenda Walks Over Niagara Falls On Tightrope.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014
2. Nik Wallenda & Niagara Marker
"The above cable is an actual piece that was used by Nik Wallenda on June 15, 2012"
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014
3. Nik Wallenda & Niagara Marker
View towards the Horseshoe Falls.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 15, 2020
4. Second Stone Mount - Nik Wallenda & Niagara Marker
The marker and cable segment have been mounted on a different stone.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 15, 2020
5. Area Reconfigured - Nik Wallenda & Niagara Marker
The remounted marker is in the same location, although the area was reconfigured.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014
6. Nik Wallenda & Niagara Marker
Looking over the marker towards the Horseshoe Falls.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014
7. Nik Wallenda & Niagara Marker
South steps decending to Terrapin Point are above the bench.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014
8. Nik Wallenda & Niagara Marker
Looking north towards Prospect Point.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014
9. Nik Wallenda & Niagara Marker
View from ascending the south stairs from Terrapin Point.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014
10. Nik Wallenda & Niagara Marker
Path to marker from Goat Island Road (no vehicular traffic)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, July 7, 2014
11. Detail of Photo Reproduced on the Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 706 times since then and 44 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week November 16, 2014. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 4, 5. submitted on April 15, 2020, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on July 8, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
