September 21, 1938 – September 23, 1938

The Hurricane of 1938

On September 21st, 1938, a tropical cyclone swept across New England. It hit land as a category 3 hurricane with winds hitting peak intensity at 120 mph. The storm tore through Marlboro, ripping the top of the steeple and many other building roofs. As a result of the hurricane, Marlborough was placed under martial law to ensure against looting. As seen in the photo - the Immaculate Conception Church, still to this day, never had its steeples grand height or its four clocks restored.

Marlborough, MA

http://www.historicmarlborough.org/Hurricane_of_1938.html

Jack Donahue