Charles Blondin
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Charles Blondin was a French tightrope walker and acrobat. He toured the United States and was known for crossing the 1,100 ft (340 m) Niagara Gorge on a tightrope.
Charles Blondin crossing the Niagara River in 1859
Charles Blondin carrying Colcord on a tightrope
Engraving (c. 1883) of Blondin crossing Niagara with his manager, Harry Colcord, on his back
Portobello, Dublin
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Portobello is an area of Dublin in Ireland, within the southern city centre and bounded to the south by the Grand Canal. It came into existence as a small suburb south of the city in the 18th century, centred on Richmond Street.
Portobello, Dublin
Street signs in Portobello
Portobello about 1840. On the west, Clanbrassil St., on the east, Sth. Richmond St. Click to enlarge.
The Grand Canal Hotel & Portobello Harbour circa 1811