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Hurricane Hazel Rescuers

CA BWGPL LHC-Dis-Hazel-PH11247
Item
1994

Part of Local History Collection

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.

Toronto Star

Springdale Christian Reform Flooded

CA BWGPL LHC-Dis-Hazel-PH8907
Item
1954

Part of Local History Collection

View towards Springdale Christian Reformed Church from Hillsview Road.

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Hurricane Hazel

CA BWGPL LHC-Dis-Hazel-PH9081
Item
1954

Part of Local History Collection

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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Hwy 400 - Hurricane Aftermath

CA BWGPL LHC-Dis-Hazel-PH9115
Item
1954

Part of Local History Collection

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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