Winsted, Connecticut Flood
March 1896
HARTFORD, March 2.--The great
rainstorm which was in progress all day
Saturday, Saturday night and yesterday morning
caused the greatest damage to property
throughout the state known in 20 years.
The storm in Winsted and other sections of
Litchfield county was very severe, The
Philadelphia, Reading and New England railroad
tracks are under water in many places, and
traffic has been suspended. The loss in
Litchfield county alone is estimated at nearly
$100,000.
Highland lake, near Winsted, one of the largest
bodies of water in this section of the state,
overflowed its banks. The streets of Winsted
were flooded to the depth of from three to five
feet, causing heavy damage to stores, business
blocks and private residences.
Mad river also overflowed and added to the sea
of water. The Hotel Central was in great danger.
The underpinning weakened, and many of the
guests became frightened and took up quarters
elsewhere.
The Fitchburg Sentinel, Fitchburg, MA 2
Mar 1896
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