Thousands were left without power or water, and two houses lost their roofs from the storm.
A giant fire destroyed 189 houses and 456 families lost their homes.
From 1670 to 1677, houses on the Herengracht lost 56 percent of their value.
The pink house just down the street had lost its front door - it was in the living room.
Numerous houses lost their roof as a result of the winds.
The house lost both of the original porches during this period.
At one point my brother said: 'This house has lost its economics.
The normal house when it stands a hundred years, has long since lost its value.
But the house and its people never lost their attraction for her.
In a sense the house has never lost its memories.