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THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 12, 1878

* Wallingford, Connecticut
* F4 tornado storm disaster


The top of the front page has a one column heading: "THE RUIN AT WALLINGFORD" with subheads. Text takes up over 1 1/2 columns. See images for the beginning portion. 
Complete with 8 pages, a little margin wear, generally nice. Should be handled with care. 

Background: The Wallingford tornado struck Connecticut in 1878, killing 29 people and injuring over 70, making it the deadliest tornado in the state's history. Likely an F4 in strength, it carved a half-mile-wide path through Wallingford, destroying homes, churches, and railroads. The storm caused massive destruction in a short span and brought lasting attention to the risks of severe weather in New England.
Category: Post-Civil War
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