- CA BWGPL LHC-Dis-Hazel-PH9841
- Item
- 1954
Part of Local History Collection
Store underwater in the aftermath of Hurricane Hazel
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Store underwater in the aftermath of Hurricane Hazel
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Municipality : West Gwillimbury
Community : Holland Marsh
Lot : 8
Concession : 3
Description : This photo is taken from west of Hwy. 400 after Hurricane Hazel (Oct. 15, 1954). Debris is shown piled up along Hwy. 400, which is on the far side of the hydro poles. The top of a long pile of bagged onions can be seen in the foreground. Note: onions were not used as sandbags.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
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.
Rob Watson
Part of Local History Collection
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.
Rob Watson
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
Part of Dorothy Cilipka fonds
Please contact the library (905-775-3328) if you have any additional information about the contents of this photo.
Dorothy Cilipka
Part of Local History Collection
Lot : 12
Concession : 7
Description : Langford house.
Richard Unterman
Part of Local History Collection
Alonzo Williams with his cattle.
Marilynne Williams
Part of Local History Collection
The straw stack at the Faris farm in the barnyard was a shelter for young livestock, a supply of bedding, and a warm spot for a rest on a sunny winter day.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection