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Brigtton Struck by Havoc Wind and Flood Destruction
Eyewitness accounts describe widespread ruin across Brigton after a hurricane brought down trees damaged the waterfront and destroyed landmarks. The State Street Methodist Church steeple bell and vane were toppled, many yachts and boats suffered severe damage, and homes and factories including Herreshoff buildings faced heavy destruction.
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Brigton
State Street Methodist Church
Hope Street
Firenze
Eterna
Aden
Rey Mare Vandertilt
Ranalia
Sidney ‘Werreshoff
Mr. Herreshoff
N. C. Herreshoff
O.K
Anna M
Burton
Miramar
Francois deWolf
Pete Haffenreffer
Skidoo
deWolf
Laurher
Myndestowe
Wallis Howe
Octave LeClair
Howe Terrace
Government Lighthouse Service
Fort «Il