When was it published?

May 28, 1822 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News May 28, 1822

The New Hampshire Gazette

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Lightning Strike, Episcopal Church, Richmond Staten Island, Church Damage

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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On Saturday the 18th inst., lightning struck the steeple of the Episcopal Church in Richmond, Staten Island, N.Y., damaging the structure by tearing up the floor, breaking windows and sashes, and raising the roof, but neighbors prevented it from burning.

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On Saturday the 18th inst. the steeple of the Episcopal Church, at Richmond, Staten Island, N. Y. was struck by lightning, which took its course down the steeple, and entered the body of the church, tore up the floor, and threw out a very large stone, and then passed out of the windows. The church was considerably injured—the roof was raised about three inches, and all the glass broke, besides the sashes being torn out. The exertions of the neighbors prevented the church being burnt to the ground.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Weather

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Lightning Strike Episcopal Church Richmond Staten Island Church Damage

Where did it happen?

Richmond, Staten Island, N. Y.

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Primary Location

Richmond, Staten Island, N. Y.

Event Date

Saturday The 18th Inst.

Outcome

the church was considerably injured—the roof was raised about three inches, and all the glass broke, besides the sashes being torn out. the exertions of the neighbors prevented the church being burnt to the ground.

Event Details

the steeple of the Episcopal Church... was struck by lightning, which took its course down the steeple, and entered the body of the church, tore up the floor, and threw out a very large stone, and then passed out of the windows.