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      Tornado sightseeing was a popular activity in the days following the tornado. Police officers tasked to traffic duty recall the crowds were orderly and interested. There was no panic, just a collective engagement and offers of help.

      In the early evening of Friday July 13, 1973 a tornado touched down in Brighton, Ontario. Witnesses and meteorological data indicate the twister was on the ground for approximately 32 seconds. The result was the destruction of more than 100 century-old trees that had graced both sides of Main Street, …

      In the early evening of Friday July 13, 1973 a tornado touched down in Brighton, Ontario. Witnesses and meteorological data indicate the twister was on the ground for approximately 32 seconds. The result was the destruction of more than 100 century-old trees that had graced both sides of Main Street, …

      This photo shows the random acts of nature. The south side of Main Street was largely unscathed, including these three heritage buildings, while the north side sustained massive damage.

      In the early evening of Friday July 13, 1973 a tornado touched down in Brighton, Ontario. Witnesses and meteorological data indicate the twister was on the ground for approximately 32 seconds. The result was the destruction of more than 100 century-old trees that had graced both sides of Main Street, …

      In the early evening of Friday July 13, 1973 a tornado touched down in Brighton, Ontario. Witnesses and meteorological data indicate the twister was on the ground for approximately 32 seconds. The result was the destruction of more than 100 century-old trees that had graced both sides of Main Street, …

      In the early evening of Friday July 13, 1973 a tornado touched down in Brighton, Ontario. Witnesses and meteorological data indicate the twister was on the ground for approximately 32 seconds. The result was the destruction of more than 100 century-old trees that had graced both sides of Main Street, …

      A car is destroyed by trees felled during the tornado.

      The destroyed Brighton Town Hall seen through the debris of Memorial Park.

      The rear of the Brighton Town Hall took a direct hit during the tornado.

      This building was home to a barber shop and clothing store when the tornado hit. Debris was scattered on the street, but the barber shop opened almost immediately.

      An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser in front of 82 Main Street, Brighton Ontario. In the background is the former Presbyterian Church, which lost its steeple and several stained glass windows during the tornado.