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Fillmore Chutes
September 1, 1909
High Diver John A. Mangels, professionally known as John Powers, doing a high dive act at the Fillmore Chutes. After 8 years of performing his act, Mangels was injured on October 3, 1909, the last day of the season. He suffered a broken spine when strong winds blew him into the side of the small dive tank. The 24 year-old Mangels died from the injury at St. Mary's Hospital on October 5, 1909. [JA Mangles (sic) at Chutes SF Sept 1909][A. Lipman SF]
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Artifact
- Citation: Abraham Lipman
- Date Added: April 18, 2018
- Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector
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Downloadable: Yes