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Hurricane Hazel Full Transcript

Part 1 - An interview with many residents’ accounts of Hurricane Hazel. Specifying different memories on Bradford’s assistance to other towns, and the recovery effort.
Part 2 - An interview specifically with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Evans recounting their experiences with Hurricane Hazel.

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Hurricane Hazel

The landing place for boats on the dyke near Peter Verkaik's house (in the background) during Hurricane Hazel. A boat delivers some marsh folks to dry land. In this picture, the person on the far right is Leon Radder, the person with the captain's cap is Auke Ellens , and the person standing behind him is Albert Van Dyke.

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House relocated after Marsh flood

House being relocated after the Holland Marsh flooded.

If you have any information on this picture, please contact the Library at 905-775-3328.

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Hwy 400 - Hurricane Aftermath

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.

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Store interior

The interior of store after hurricane Hazel.

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Store mess

The interior of a store after hurricane Hazel.

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Jake Verkaik House

Jake Verkaik's house and Rhebergen's trailer after Hurricane Hazel hit.

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Hurricane Hazel Rescuers

Rescuers search for trapped families in the Marsh, in aftermath of Hurricane Hazel. From "And The Swamp Flourished", by Albert VanderMey, published 1994, available in Bradford at d'Olde Stee.

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