Just steps from the lively streets of McKinney, Texas, the Chestnut Square Historic Village is known for preserving the charm and legacy of some of the city’s oldest homes. But early on Memorial Day, powerful storms swept through, leaving behind a trail of destruction and dealing a serious blow to one of the town’s most treasured landmarks.
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Winds Tear Through History
In the early hours of Monday morning, strong gusts ripped through Chestnut Square Historic Village. Strong gusts twisted and tore trees from their roots, causing flying branches to damage several structures in the area. One of the hardest hit was McKinney’s oldest standing home, which has stood for 171 years.
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Tree Crushes 171-Year-Old Landmark
Among the fallen trees, one massive trunk snapped in half and landed directly on the historic home. The building, a part of McKinney since before the Civil War, sustained a direct hit, resulting in some of the worst storm damage the village has seen in years, according to officials…