Cyclone of 1926

Cyclone of 1926. A devastating cyclone hit La Chaux-de-Fonds on June 12, 1926, destroying several buildings, including the 'Belle Maison' and a farm called 'Fe…

Location: La Chaux-de-Fonds, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

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A devastating cyclone hit La Chaux-de-Fonds on June 12, 1926, destroying several buildings, including the 'Belle Maison' and a farm called 'Ferme Taillard'. The disaster was so severe that it left a lasting impression on the town's residents, with many still talking about it years later. The cyclone's impact was so significant that it was documented in a series of postcards sold to raise funds for the affected families.

Source: Paire de portraits en pied | Perspective de la Rue Léopold-Robert | Tour Espacité - La Chaux-de-Fonds | La Chaux de Fonds | Tombola pour la reconstruction du Temple National | Incendie du Temple National de la Chaux-de-Fonds | Le cyclone du 12 juin 1926 : ferme détruite | Le cyclone du 12 juin 1926 : ferme Taillard détruite | Le cyclone du 12 juin 1926 : « Belle Maison » détruite

Cyclone of 1926 — La Chaux-de-Fonds, Canton of Zurich

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