Engineers Drained the Niagara Falls and Uncovered Its Dark History

Destroying the Dam

Finally, after months of construction, they were able to destroy the dam and bring the Falls back to its natural glory. Not only did they restore the water, but they were able to put in anchors, bolts, and cables to stabilize the American Falls. Were their efforts worth it?

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