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- Collection: 1890 Tornado Subject Photos and Prints
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The Great Cyclone, Tornado and Fire at Louisville, Kentucky
Print depicting the aftermath of the storm that tore across downtown Louisville in 1890. The text reads "Hundreds Hurled to Death in a Moment on the Night of March 27th, 1890."
Four Tornado Views Compilation #2
The W. Stuber & Brothers "Tornado Views" is a series of mounted photographs that is a compilation of 28 views of Louisville, Kentucky after the 1890 Tornado.
SEE ALSO: W. Stuber Stereocard Series for similar views of the 1890 Tornado.
SEE ALSO: W. Stuber Stereocard Series for similar views of the 1890 Tornado.
Planters Tobacco Warehouse with storm damage
Photo of unknown origin take in Louisville, Ky., after the 1890 tornado.
Unidentified men and buildings with storm damage
Photo of unknown origin take in Louisville, Ky., after the 1890 tornado.
Sacred Heart Church with storm damage
Photo of unknown origin take in Louisville, Ky., after the 1890 tornado.
Unidentified men and buildings with storm damage
Photo of unknown origin take in Louisville, Ky., after the 1890 tornado.
Four Tornado Views Compilation #1
The W. Stuber & Brothers "Tornado Views" is a series of mounted photographs that is a compilation of 28 views of Louisville, Kentucky after the 1890 Tornado.
SEE ALSO: W. Stuber Stereocard Series for similar views of the 1890 Tornado.
SEE ALSO: W. Stuber Stereocard Series for similar views of the 1890 Tornado.
Dr. Griffiths Residence & St. John's Church with storm damage
Tornado-damaged street in Louisville after the 1890 tornado. Recto reads, "Dr. Griffiths Res. & St. John's Church. From Mrs. Condon original series "Tornado Views, March 27, 1890."
St. John's Church and Vicarage with storm damage
Tornado-damaged St. John's Church, in after the 1890 tornado, seen from opposite corner of intersection. Recto reads, "St. John's Church & Vic. Same image appears in item "Mrs. Condon - 7" from series "Tornado Views, March 27, 1890."
Church of the Sacred Heart with storm damage
Tornado-damaged Church of the Sacred Heart, located at 17th Street and Broadway in Louisville after the 1890 tornado, seen from opposite corner of intersection. Same image appears in item "Mrs. Condon - 2" from series "Tornado Views, March 27, 1890."
Storm-damaged buildings
Tornado-damaged buildings in Louisville after the 1890 tornado, with crowd gathered in front of ruins. Identified as #39 in a series on recto.
Church of the Sacred Heart with storm damage
Tornado-damaged Church of the Sacred Heart, located at 17th Street and Broadway after the 1890 tornado, with group of unidentified men inspecting the ruins. Identified as #31 in a series on recto.
Storm-damaged train yard
Tornado-damaged train shed in Louisville after the 1890 tornado. Two men sit atop ruined train shed in distance. Identified as #16 in a series on recto.
Featured Item
Letter, 11 November 1918
"Aunt Maggie and Uncle Frank" to Corporal Louis J. Discher, Co. F, 120 Infantry, 30 Division, American Expeditionary Forces.