Municipality : West Gwillimbury
Community : Holland Marsh
Lot : 8
Concession : 2

Description : This photo was taken soon after the the flood caused by Hurricane Hazel (Oct. 15, 1954) of Charlie Davis' house, with Hwy. 400 in the foreground, facing north. The white house in the background is the De Peuter home which floated, with the family aboard, to land near the highway.

House being relocated after the Holland Marsh flooded.

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Municipality : Bradford
Community : Bradford

Description : Picture of the damage done by fire on Holland Street West in 1959.

Photo is taken facing north prior to the flood of Hurricane Hazel (October 15, 1954) Lettuce in foreground is #9654 lettuce. Hand dug ditch is also illustrated.

Harry Verkaik's barn on River Road after Hurricane Hazel.

George Verkaik Sr.'s home following Hurricane Hazel.

Municipality : West Gwillimbury
Community : Holland Marsh
Lot : 8
Concession : 3
Description : A flooded field facing north east from Hwy. 400 after Hurricane Hazel (Oct. 15, 1954). In the foreground is the service road that runs beside Hwy. 400 between Hwy. 9 and the Canal Road. Bags of harvested onions are stacked in the field.

Bushels of carrots in storage following Hurricane Hazel.

An article about farmers providing food to those in need after a fire and the Emergency Relief Committee.