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The interior of a store after hurricane Hazel.
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Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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Part of Local History Collection
The interior of a store after hurricane Hazel.
If you have any information about this photo, please contact the Library at 905-775-3328
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
The interior of store after hurricane Hazel.
If you have more information about this photo, please contact the Library at 905-775-3328
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
The hamlet of Springdale taken prior to the flood caused by Hurricane Hazel (Oct. 15, 1954) Photo is taken facing north.
Rob Watson
Robert Saunders and the pumping of the Marsh
Part of Local History Collection
Robert Saunders (left) and numerous other companies came to the aid of the Holland Marsh, offering their equipment free of charge to pump out the flood water. The Marsh was dry again by November 13th.
Toronto Telegram
Rich Garden Lands Flooded When Water Overflows Dikes
Part of Local History Collection
"Holland Marsh residents and everyone living in this district will always remember "Hurrican [sic] Hazel" and the worst storm in Ontario's history, a storm which inundated the rich Holland Marsh gardens, ruining all crops yet to be harvested, sweeping buildings away in the water currents, and submerging some of the most beautiful homes of the district under feet of dirty water. ..."
Bradford Witness
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Part of George Jackson fonds
"Visitors from as far away as Idaho came to the open house at the Muck Research Station in the Holland Marsh last Friday. A steady stream of farmers, growers, salesmen and students toured the nine-acre site loaded with exhibits and test crops. The research station has served the area since the late 1940's, testing various crops, fertilizers, and chemicals used on muck crops. The station is headed by senior muck crops specialist Matt Valk, with Edo Knibbe as the agricultural technician, and staff members Fred Weening, Dave Walton, Eleanor Wall and Maureen Evans. The annual open house was blessed with warm, sunny weather."
John Slykhuis
Part of Art Janse fonds
List of plans & maps donated by Art Janse that relate to the Holland Marsh Scheme.
Art Janse
Ontario Premier Frost Pays Second Visit to Bradford
Part of Local History Collection
"After visiting the scene of the marshland flood here on Monday, attending an organization meeting and promising $100,00 to start the work of clearing and rebuilding, the Premier returned again yesterday, this time accompanied by Ontario Minister of Agriculture Thomas. ..."
Bradford Witness
Ontario Premier Authorizes $100,000 Credit for Marsh
Part of Local History Collection
"Immediate credit, to the extent of $100,000 by the Provincial Government, was promised by Premier Leslie Frost within a matter of minutes after his arrival by car to attend a meeting with the Holland Marsh Emergency Relief Committee, held in the Township of West GWillimbury municipal office on Monday. ..."
Bradford Witness