An alley in Logan, Utah, is littered with bricks that fell from a 40 foot length of wall of the Smith Printing company.

1962 Cache Valley, Utah earthquake; magnitude 5.7

Brick veneer fell from the Astle Apartments in Logan, Utah.

1962 Cache Valley, Utah earthquake; magnitude 5.7

At North Cache High School in Richmond, Utah, cranes are used to remove the heavy (150 pounds per square foot) capstones that were loosened during the earthquake.

1962 Cache Valley, Utah earthquake; magnitude 5.7

Logan Junior High School was severely damaged by the earthquake, but was repaired and allowed to reopen within two weeks. A reinforced concrete bond beam was cast around the walls at the roof line, and steel tie rods were installed. Structural engineers reported that this work would make the school more safe than it was before the earthquake. This photo shows the brick replacing the original loosened parapet wall.

1962 Cache Valley, Utah earthquake; magnitude 5.7

Three weeks after the earthquake, scaffolding is moved along Main Street in Logan, Utah, as workmen repair buildings.

1962 Cache Valley, Utah earthquake; magnitude 5.7

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