Guinness World Records Museum / Ripley Auctions
The museum was known for its lavish events featuring decorated world record holders and those aspiring to join that exclusive group. The Guinness World Records Museum in Niagara Falls, ON is now permanently closed, but bidders can grab a piece of the history that was preserved within its walls.
World s tallest woman, Sandy Allen, receives the key to the city.
Credit Guinness World Records Museum / Ripley Auctions
On June 16, 1978, Clifton Hill s landmark attraction opened with Henry LaMothe’s daring skydive from 40 high into 15” of water and the world s tallest woman, Sandy Allen. After 42 years of entertaining visitors with fire walkers, sword swallowers, knife throwers, basketball spinners, yo-yo tricksters, pancake flippers and other record holders, the museum permanently closed on Sept. 7.