A look back: Blizzard of 1978

Mishawaka Avenue, going west

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By Jenny Dolph

Story Created: Jan 25, 2013 at 3:05 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jan 25, 2013 at 3:09 PM EDT

The biggest blizzard in history struck the Michiana area this week, back in 1978.

Indiana was paralyzed by the snow. Several records for snowfall were set and have yet to be broken today.

It took the City of South Bend three weeks to remove all the snow from around the area businesses.

Here is a look back at some archival photos, provided courtesy of Jenn Zellers and family.
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