Worcester, MA 1953. Pole Badly Damaged After Tornado Rips Through City.

By Joe Maurath, Jr.; posted December 21, 2019

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Such storms are pretty rare here in Massachusetts! This one took place during June 1953 and did much damage to densely populated sections of the city and nearby towns. It was among the worst (if not THE worst) tornado this state has ever experienced.

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