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The Great Whirlpool and Lower Gorge of Niagara, circa 1915

Subjects
Forests & TreesRivers & Streams
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1915 (White Border)
Front of The Great Whirlpool and Lower Gorge of Niagara, circa 1915, Mr. P. J. Gloster, MA, USA, c. 1915 lithograph postcard
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Back of The Great Whirlpool and Lower Gorge of Niagara, circa 1915, Mr. P. J. Gloster, MA, USA, c. 1915 lithograph postcard
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About this postcard

A high vantage looks down the Niagara Gorge, where the river's current churns into the great whirlpool, framed by steep, darkly wooded cliffs and a pale sky. The Whirlpool is a large circular basin in the Niagara Gorge downstream of the falls, formed where the river makes a sharp turn; its swirling eddies have long been a standard sight on Niagara tour routes. The card's caption names it simply as the Great Whirlpool and Lower Gorge of Niagara.

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

Having a glorious time Helen

N. Y. 102 The Great Whirlpool and Lower Gorge of Niagara --- GREAT WHIRLPOOL AND LOWER GORGE OF NIAGARA The Niagara River is the connecting link between Lakes Erie and Ontario. After leaving Lake Erie this great body of water moves slowly up to a short dis- tance from the Falls, taking a running start over the smaller rapids, then plung- ing down over the precipice, 160 feet high, and moving on with great velocity down over the large rapids, through the Gorge until the torrent reaches the Great Whirl- pool. From here a quieter course begins through the Lower Gorge. The various currents in the Whirlpool move with great rapidity and force, ren- dering it impossible for any boat to navi- gate. Every attempt so far has been disastrous. It has been impossible to ascertain the depth of this great basin washed out of the rocks. POST CARD ADDRESS
PostmarkedNiagara Falls, NY, July 19, 1916, 23:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Mr. P. J. Gloster

29 Granite St., Weymouth, MA

Postcard record

Postmarked, Niagara Falls, NY
SeriesN.Y. 102
ConditionGood
Place addressedMr. P. J. Gloster, 29 Granite St., Weymouth, MA
Stamp10c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
NotesThin white border; faint scuff/erasure marks in the sky area; visible halftone screen texture. Postmark: NIAGARA FALLS N.Y. JUL 19 11-PM 1916. Divided back with printed descriptive text at left; white border, color-printed stock; light edge wear and toning.

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The Great Whirlpool and Lower Gorge of Niagara, circa 1915, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/the-great-whirlpool-and-lower-gorge-of-niagara-circa-1915. Accessed October 25, 2026.