Windows were shattered and many buildings were damaged or destroyed, including the Oland Brewery and parts of the Starr Manufacturing Company. Nova Scotia Hospital was the only hospital on the Dartmouth side of the harbour and many of the victims were treated there.
The windows of buildings were shattered, causing damage to numerous structures, including the Oland Brewery and portions of the Starr Manufacturing Company.  Nova Scotia Hospital served as the sole medical facility on the Dartmouth side of the harbor, treating a significant number of casualties.