Petit - Petit, Philippe, 1976-1992
File
Scope and Contents
Folder contains postcards to past local history department head, photographs, and documents created by and relating to Phillippe Petit. Petit was a French daredevil and artist who walked on a tight rope between the Twin Towers in New York City and who walked on a tight rope across Niagara Gorge in 1986 performing as Blondin. Folder also contains a biographical sketch, news clippings, autographed pamphlets, and other documents. Folder has about 36 to 38 items
Dates
- 1976-1992
Extent
From the Collection: 16.0 Linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Drawer: English
From the Drawer: French
Repository Details
Part of the Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Repository
Contact:
1425 Main Street
3rd Floor
Niagara Falls NY 14305 United States
716-286-4899
nflh@nioga.org
1425 Main Street
3rd Floor
Niagara Falls NY 14305 United States
716-286-4899
nflh@nioga.org