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Rich Garden Lands Flooded When Water Overflows Dikes

"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

Roads Closed As Result of Floods

"A Department of Highways bulletin announced the following highways closed as a result of the flood in this area: ..."

Bradford Witness

Robert Saunders and the pumping of the Marsh

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

Springdale

The hamlet of Springdale taken prior to the flood caused by Hurricane Hazel (Oct. 15, 1954) Photo is taken facing north.

Rob Watson

Store interior

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

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