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FROM THE CARS. &-THE GIANT ROClC. 7- t( Great Gorge Route. >> THI" is the best known and most popular railroad in the country. It is double tracked the entire length, rock bal- lasted, and provided with every safety appliance known in modern railroad building. Never in the history of railway enter- prise has a road sprung into such sudden prominence and public favor. Hundreds of thousands of tourists who annually travel over this line give glowing testimony to its popularity. What Has Been Accomplished The building of the Niagara Gorge Railroad, which had been a dream for years, but an undertaking looked upon as impossible, now stands as a monument to the ingenuity and marvelous engineer- 'i ing sk railroa magnif deepes of mar forces << the El A the Fa is mon T tlie sh events, Gorge the wc HE DISTANCE, 2— ENTERING THE GORGE. 3— BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF I END OF THifc GORGE. 5— THE WHIRLPOOL RAPIDS, AS SEEN E GIANT ROCfc. 7— THE DEMON OF THE GORGE. » n the a bal- wn in enter- public I over been ssible, rineer- ing skill of the end of the nineteenth century. It is an electric railroad running at the foot of the frowning walls which line the magnificent Gorge from the Falls to Lewiston, penetrating its deepest mysteries, and exposing to view for the first time in the history of man many weird and strange rock formations, the work of pent-up forces of nature — one of the grandest attractions at Niagara Falls. "See Rome and die," suggests more than simply looking at the Eternal City. Antliony TroUope said : " I am inclined to give the palm to the Falls of Niagara. There is the fall of water alone ; but that fall is more graceful than Giotte's Tower, more noble than Apollo." The period since the visit of that illustrious English author to the shores of Niacjira. in !S68 hjis been marked bv remarkable events, prominent among which was the building of the "Great Gorge Route," a feat in engineering which has astonished experts the world over. ONE WHO SIMPLY VIEWS THE FALLS SEES ONLY A PART or THE WONDERS AND BEAUTIES OF NIAGARA. Willi the view of the Falls and Upper Rapids in mind, passen- gers may take the cars direct from Prospect Park. These will con- vey them a short distance on the top of the bank, passing all the railroad depots, and close to all the leading hotels of the city, also passing over the "hydraulic" canal, which supplies power for the "lower power houses." (The present output of this canal is 50,000 horse-power. When completed, it is estimated that it will have a total output of 125,000 horse-power.) Then, at a gentle grade, the line starts down the side of the Gorge (see cut "Entering the Gorgt;," page 4), arriving at the lower level, twenty feet above the water, near the Railway Steel Arch and Cantilever Bridges (Rapids View Station), under which the line passes. At this point the deep, sullen waters, which from the Falls above are thus far smooth and unbroken, enter the narrowest con- fines of the Gorge, and begin their descent toward the Whirlpool. The Whirlpool Rapids. The waters which have been moving slowly in solemn smooth- ness, as though resting after their terrific leap, here rise like mad- dened horses and with irresistible force are suddenly lashed into fury indescribable. " One always experiences a vivid emotion from the sight of the Rapids," writes William Dean Howells, " no matter how often one sees them. ... I had schooled myself for cre.it impressions, but I had not counted upon the Rapids taking me by the throat, as it were, and making my heart stop. I still think that the Rapids are the most striking part of the spectacle." >n.1 It was in these rapids that the famous English swimmer, Capt. Matthew Webb, on July 24th, 1883, in a brave but foolhardy attempt to swim them, lost his life. Here also the first Maid of the Mist was at times almost entirely submerged in making its memorable and thrilling rui. to Lake Ontario. Continuing down the Gorge in full view of this mighty, raging torrent which is rushing madly onward, the wondering passenger is presently brought into full view of the Grand Whirlpool. The scene here presented is, above all others, the most awe- inspiring. This great basin, which lies at the foot of frowning walls that line the magnificent Gorge, has been formed by the action of the relentless rush of waters which for ages past have been swept against its granite walls. Here the river again rests awhile, circling arouni in sullen whirl. Huge floating logs are sometimes seen suddenly tossing their ends high in the air, to be sucked down only a moment later into the vortex of the maelstrom. It is a weird and uncanny place. All at once the waters find their exit, and springing into motion afresh, set off again on their way to the sea. Following the course of the river, the car now slowly rounds Horseshoe Curve, directly opposite to which, on the Cana- dian sliore, are to be seen most remarkable rock formations. Standing out in bold relief, as if by the hand of a sculptor, may be seen the bust of a human form, known as the "Demon of the Gorge." (See cut, page 4.) From the Whirlpool. The passenger sees for the first time the mar/elous phenomena of the great Gorge from a view-point that is entirely new and awe- inspiring. No distant glimpse from the top of the great frowning cliffs which now surround one can convey the true depth of the silent grandeur of this strange place. Passing through the narrow outlet from the Whirlpool, the passenger is given his first com- plete view of the most beautiful portion of the Niagara Gorge. Shadowed by the great frowning walls of rock on either side, 200 _.... j._, „ .., ,,,g,i, vriiii tuc iitjiicsi ui verdure covering tneir sloping sides at the base, it offers a scene so wild, so beautiful and so new, that it seems almost beyond belief that it exists so close to civili- zation. QiP kwamZ >mmm»s — . — 1.:. ,* ' . .'•^^"••^'"Nfv^ ^tNip^ ^.^^^s;i«^**^>- ' - ^#w.- -rvi'' ?^r "y!^im^H»>.,, ;jt^fc#t^'»;i>:*^^. > ■ ' .. "■ •> Ongiara Park. In the midst of this marvelous canyon is a beautiful wooded park, appropriately bearing the name "Ongiara," the original Iinlian name for ♦♦Niagara," where the passenger may rest, and' from rustic surroundings drink in the marvelous scenic grandeur of the great Niagara Canyon. Giant Rock. (See cut, pages.) Continuing the journey down through this canyon, we next see the Giant Rock, a remarkable formation which at the construction of the road was allowed to stand, on account of its interest to the passenger. Near this rock were found, during the construction of the road, buttons, bayonets and Indian relics, supposed to be left there at the time of the massacre at tb.^ Devil's Hole. TI and w famed as the its, wl I exploi white 1678. on Se caverr curdlii blood; At tli lish p comps caded They suspec about either the a^ and a cliff. Matth 44 GRBAT GO .-j5 iiiBiifit.s, ■.^' ■ ■ooded riginal t, and ' ndeur e next ich at id, on ar this on of [ndian at the THE MOST MAGNIFICENT SC Bloody Run and the Devirs Hole. The Devil' s Hole is a weird spot, and was at one time a mighty cavern, famed in the legends of the red men as the abiding-place of the Evil Spir- its, which gave it the name. History tells us that the French explorer. La Salle, was the first white man to see this cavern, in 1678. Net quite a century later, on September 14, 1763, this same cavern was the scene of a blood- curdling massacre soon after the bloody French and Indian war. At the top of the bank an Eng- lish provision train, guarded by a company of regulars, was ambus- caded by a horde of Seneca Indians. They swooped down on the un- suspecting Englishmen, and out of about ninety men, all but three were either butchered or thrown over the awful brink — horses, wagons and all driven pell mell over the cliff. One drummer boy, named Matthews, escaped death by falling 8 'V*' GB ROUTB." ^4l t^. r." :\. m —• 1^ L«.«. ^.T 3<*- --,"'* • NIC ROUTE :n THE-WORLD. into a tree and being caught in the branches by the strap of his drum. One of the others to escape was the officer in charge of the train, named Steadman, who broke through the ambuscade, mounted on a fleet horse. The cavern contains many interesting features, the great Council Rock, the Mysterious Cave, and the bed of Bloody Run Creek, so named from its running red with the blood of the awful massacre in 1763. Still onward and downward in the valley, the cars follow the river, passing he-e the famous Devil's Hole or Lower Rapids. High on the Canadian heights towers the splendid shaft of Brock's Monu- ment, erected by Canada to that brave English officer. Opposite, on the American cliff, are the ruins of old Fort Gray, whose ea) thworks beheld, in x8i2, the battle of Queenston Heights. Between them has been erected a new Suspension Bndge, a graceful and substantial structure, replacing the first Suspension Bridge that ever spanned the Niagai T Fort G war of or mo The f lower from il grounc of Que as seer ment c Ameri' peratel Asahel 1812. manda Df his ge of icade, esting e bed ii the w the High lonu- te, on works them antial :d the Niagara Gorge, but which was destroyed by a severe storm in 1863. Old Fort Gray. The line at this point passes under the dim remnants of old Port Gray, which was established by the American army during the war of 181 2. It was situated on the topmost brow of the high bluff or mountain, the land rising suddenly at this end of the Gorge. The fort was built of earthworks and commanded a view of the lower river, enabling sentinels to see the approach of the enemy from the north. Back of the Suspension Bridge was the camping ground of the New York State Militia, which took part in the battle of Queenston Heights. Oueenston Heights, as seen across the river, and which is marked by the noble monu- ment of Gen. Brock, was the scene of a noted battle in which the American forces fought against tremendous odds, and fought des- perately. The Americans crossed the river under the guidance of Asahel Sage, a pilot and guide, early on the morning of October 13, 1 81 2. The British attacked them and General Brock, their com- mandant, was killed. THE ONLY RAILROAD IN THE NIAGARA CANYON. 10 Lewiston, the ancient and historic village, around which are clustering the stories of the early pioneers, the bioody Indian wars, the romance of novelists high in fame, of poetry and song, is now reached. The river has v/idened here into a broad, navigable stream, beautiful and calm. Grandly and majestically it sweeps on to the great Lake Ontario, seven miles below. Here the road ierminaies, and here the passenger may enjoy hours or days iu study, in fishing or recreation, to suit his taste. The ancient village is filled ^ ah pretty and inter- esting scenes ; the old Frontier House, where that magic statesman, Daniel Webster, used to appear as attorney in court ; the old burying grounds, where lie the soldier dead of the battle of (^ueenston Heights, the grave of Pilot Asahel Sage, and of countless heroes in history ; the scene of Fenimore Cooper's novels, one of which was written in this old tov u ; and other places that afford the visitor food for delightful study. The Niagara Belt Line. The return trip from Lewiston to the Falls may be made in either of two ways. Many tourists prefer to return by the "Great Gorge Route," in order to get the view of the Rapids from below, as well as looking down stream. The visitor may, however, take a car at Lewiston that crosses the Intcnational Suspension Bridge and traverse the historic heights of Queens- ton, climbing the bluff to a point near Brock's monument and run- ning thence close to the edge of the precipice to the upper steel arch bridge, which it crosses, back to the American shore again. Whichever route is taken, the traveler cannot see all the beauties of Niagara at a single venture. As aptly put by Mr. C. D. Arnold, the photographer of the World's Columbian Exposition and of the Pan-American Exposition of Buffalo : " It would take a lifetime to see the Niagara Gorge properly. One might ^ake a hundred photographs a day and yet miss something Jiat is peculiarly and characteristically interesting. There is no scenery in America to equal that of the Niagara Gorf^e." Fort Niagara. The Lewiston & Youngstown Frontier Ry. connects at Lewiston with the •' Great Gorge Route," and opens to the tourist a new, picturesque and historical line of travel. 11 .THE WHIRLPOOL RAPIDS IN WINTER. i at the Fort Niagara is at present a regimental headquarters for the United States Regular Army, and there is no spot on the Conti- nent around which gathers more of historical consequence and interest than this historical angle between lake and river. Historical folders can be secured from the conductors of the Old Fort Route cars, which will add to the interest of this de- lightful trip. Eighty thousand candle' power, in reflected arc lights, pnd a powerful searchlight, have been placed at the Whirlpool Rapids, for evening enter- ^ ^ tainment. By use of clev^. mechanism, continually changing colors are thrown on the foaming, seething waters. tThe effect baffles all description— it is MAGNIFICENT, MAR- VELOUS, SUPERB ! 12 Niags N Falls" Lewis In attract! applica Al over pr La close CO Ri Isluudii, nections Cl( Steamer Clevelai rs. Connections. Niagara Palls, N. Y. Buffalo & Niagara Falls Electric Railway. Erie Railroad. Grand Trunk Ry. Lehigh Valley Railroad. Michigan Central R. R. N. St. C. & T. Ry. N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R. Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg R. R. Wabash R. R. West Shore R. R. Note— Suspension Bridge is now called " loth St., Niagara Falls"— Rapids View Station of " Great Gorge Route." Lewiston, N. Y. Niagara Falls P. & R. Railway (Belt Line). Lewiiiton & Youngstown Frontier Railway. Niagara River Line (Steamers). Information for Tourists. Information relating to trains, routes, tickets, the various attractions at Niagara P'alls, etc., will be cheerfully furnished upon application at our office, 38 West Falls Street. / / Stop-Over. All lines routing through Niagara Falls or Buffalo allow stop- over privileges at Niagara Falls. r--n.x* *•■"•''• |- ERie».R. PASTER ^ Lake Ontario Niagara River Line Steamers. — Making close connection with rail and steamers for all Canadian points. Richelieu & Ontario J<' avigation Co.— For Thousand Islands, St. Lawrence River, AJOiitreal and (Quebec. Close con- nections are made with the Niagara River Line of Steamers. Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Co.— "C. & B. Line" Steamers City of Buffalo and City of Erie leave Buffalo daily for Cleveland and Detroit at 9:00 P. M. during season of navigation. 14 Erie & Western Transportation Co. — ''Anchor Line." To the summer resorts in the northern lake regions, calling at Erie, Cleveland, Detroit, Mackinac Island, Sault Ste. Marie to Duluth. Meals and berth included in price of ticket. Erie & Buffalo Steamboat Co. — Steamer Pennsylvania leaves Buffalo daily for Erie, Pa. Northern Steamship Co. — Semi -weekly service between Buffalo and Duluth, making regular landing at Cleveland, Detroit, Mackinac Island, Sault Ste. Marie, leaving Buffalo Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10:15 ^'- m., Central time,' and arriving at Buffalo, Tues- days and Fridays at 11:15 A. M., Central time. Free Parks. The State of New York on one side, and the Province of Ontario on the other, have reserved for public pur- poses the best situations adjacent to the Falls, admittance to which is free. It is a matter of public note that the exor- bitant charges, in many ways which have prevailed, have been abolished. 'm- .,..- GREAT ~: 60USE ROUfE" Private Car. ^ Parties wishing private car can secure same by making application »i«, advance ; the additional charge made for this privilege is ' fepjeesilngly reasonable. Stop-Over Transfers. Conductors will furnish free stop-over transfers to passengers wishing to stop off at any or all points of interest. Be sure you secure transfer checks from the conductor each time you stop off. Schedule of Cars. " Great Gorge Route " cars leave Prospect Park, Niagara I alls, every fifteen minutes during the season, passing through the main streets, past all the principal hotels and depots, for Lewiston. Running time between the two points, forty-five minutes. The road is operated all year around with the exception of two months from March ist to April 30th. Baggage. Baggage Regulations. — Personal baggage not exceeding. 150 pounds in weight will be checked on each full ticket, and 75 pounds on each half ticket, free of charge. Rates of Fare. Single Trip $0.50 Niagara Belt Line i.oo Round Trip $0.75 Belt Line from Buffalo 1.50 For further information as to rates of fare, tickets, baggage regulations and descriptive folder, call on your nearest ticket agent, or address : GODFREY MORGAN, General Manager, Niagara Falls, N. Y. R. M. MELVILLE, Canadian Pass. Agent, Toronto, Ont. 15 Internatioral Navigation Co. The Niagara Belt Line, described on page ii, aiay also be made by taking the steamers of the International Naviga.ion Co. to Slater's Point, thence down the Canadian side and up the GREAT GORGE ROUTE. This is an interesting trip, showing the Niagara River from Buffalo to Lewiston. Fare for the Round Trip $i-75 4, The Pan-American Exposition. The chief purpose of the Exposition is to illustrate the progress of the Western Hemisphere during the Nineteenth Century. Extensive exhibits are contributed by the countries of South and Central America, Canada and the United , States. It is also the GREATEST ELECTRICAL EXPOSITION ever held, Ihe Exposition covers 350 acres. Further inform- ation will be sup- plied by the Pan- American Bureau of Publicity, Buf- falo. N. Y. Ki