Springdale's main road viewed from above to see the extent of the flooding.

Springdale Christian Reformed Church underwater.

View towards Springdale Christian Reformed Church from Hillsview Road.

Aerial view of Springdale Reformed Church in the flood after Hurricane Hazel

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

"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. ..."

Article in a special edition of the Bradford Witness (its 100th anniversary) based on the history of the Holland Marsh.