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Recalling the 1922 "Storm of the Century"
From February 21-23, 1922, much of eastern Wisconsin was hit by an ice storm. Snow and freezing rain coated trees, power lines, streets and railroads, cutting off electricity, phone and telegraph service.
The storm was headlined across the state, including Manitowoc County. The Manitowoc Herald News on February 23, 1922 featured the storm and the damage it left.