Early days in Springdale. If you have any additional information about this photo or its contents please contact the library at 905-775-3328.

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If you have any additional information about this photo or its contents please contact the library at 905-775-3328.

Flood scene in Springdale. If you have any additional information about this photo or its contents please contact the library at 905-775-3328.

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Springdale Christian School float in the Centennial Parade in 1967.

"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. ..."

Gordon, Trudy, Frances, and Auke Ellens in front of their home in the Holland Marsh. They are standing beside their cookstove, which was used outside the house until the chimney was installed (the chimney pictured was newly installed). Auke Ellens had immigrated from the Netherlands.

Springdale store in winter. The proprietors of the Springdale Store were Addy and Auke Ellens.

Interior of Auke Ellens' Store in Springdale.