Verkaik's Barn - Hurricane Hazel
- CA BWGPL LHC-Dis-Hazel-PH9383
- Item
- 1954
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Onion topper in the Verkaik's barn after Hurricane Hazel.
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Verkaik's Barn - Hurricane Hazel
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Onion topper in the Verkaik's barn after Hurricane Hazel.
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Sjoerd van der Kooi's home after Hurricane Hazel.
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Thank you for help after Hurricane Hazel
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Bradford West Gwillimbury Times editorial
Description : "All those who were living in the Holland Marsh and other low-lying areas during the Hurricane Hazel flood on October 15, 1954, wish to express their deepest thanks for the help they received from the surrounding communities, such as Bradford and Schomberg. With unselfish effort, they went out of their way to help those who lost homes, crops and personal belongings on that terrible night. Many organizations and individuals put in great efforts to rescue people from their second storeys or attics, ferried them to "dry" land, supplied food and clothing, and opened their homes to those who had no place to go. They assisted in the rebuilding and repairing of the damage. They supplied the facilities to repair damage done to submerged tractors and other farm equipment. The session of the Presbyterian Church in Bradford and Schomberg offered the use of their church buildings, and the council of the Springdale Christian Reformed Church wishes to again express its sincere thanks. A tremendous effort was put forth to set up a trailer park with washroom and laundry facilities. All this, in spite of the damage they suffered themselves from Hurricane Hazel's fury. Last but not least, we should think the Mennonite Relief organization, whose members showed up every day by busloads to help repair our homes."
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
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Store underwater in the aftermath of Hurricane Hazel
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The interior of a store after hurricane Hazel.
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Store interior - Hurricane Hazel
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Auke Ellens' store interior after the flood of Hurricane Hazel
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The interior of store after hurricane Hazel.
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Springdale Christian Reformed Church Flooded
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Springdale Christian Reformed Church underwater.
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Springdale Christian Reform Flooded
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View towards Springdale Christian Reformed Church from Hillsview Road.
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Springdale - Aftermath of Hurricane Hazel
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Aerial view of Springdale Reformed Church in the flood after Hurricane Hazel
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