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Charleston Earthquake Eyewitness Narrative From Broad Street
The News and Courier editor recalls the 9 54 p m quake in Charleston describing a continuous roar and shifting walls as crowds fled for safety. Debris filled streets and a pale dust cloud rose while fires and cries echoed, with a second and third tremor following through the night.
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News and Courier
St. Michael’s
Broad Street
Hibernian Hall
Meeting Street
Charleston
Charleston Hotel
Stewart
New York