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title: Niagara Suspension Bridge, 1859: Main Gateway to Freedom for Former Slaves Seeking Freedom in Canada
author: William England
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20429/niagara-suspension-bridge-1859/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-05-09
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# Niagara Suspension Bridge, 1859: Main Gateway to Freedom for Former Slaves Seeking Freedom in Canada
_Authored by William England_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20429.jpeg)
## Image Caption
A locomotive crossing the Niagara Suspension Bridge over the Niagara River. [Anna Maria Weems](https://www.worldhistory.org/Anna_Maria_Weems/) was safe after she crossed over the Niagara River into Canada. Image by William [England](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/england/), 1859.
## Cite This Work
### APA
England, W. (2025, May 09). Niagara Suspension Bridge, 1859: Main Gateway to Freedom for Former Slaves Seeking Freedom in Canada. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
England, William. "Niagara Suspension Bridge, 1859: Main Gateway to Freedom for Former Slaves Seeking Freedom in Canada." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 09, 2025. .
### MLA
England, William. "Niagara Suspension Bridge, 1859: Main Gateway to Freedom for Former Slaves Seeking Freedom in Canada." *World History Encyclopedia*, 09 May 2025, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:72_William_England_-_Niagara_Suspension_Bridge.jpg) by [**William England**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:72_William_England_-_Niagara_Suspension_Bridge.jpg). Submitted by [Joshua J. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/JPryst/ "User Page: Joshua J. Mark"), published on 09 May 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.