Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Aftermath of the 1967 Oak Lawn Tornado |
Accession Number |
2015.244.038 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
This is a photograph of damages after the 1967 Oak Lawn tornado. The black & white image shows emergency crews working near 95th Street and Southwest Highway. Damaged trees can be seen silhouetted against the sky and a pile of debris frames the foreground. The air appears foggy due to the weather and dust and smoke rising from the debris fields. |
Date |
04/--/1967 |
Year Range from |
1967 |
Year Range to |
1967 |
Photographer |
Johnston, Tom |
Print size |
3" x 5" |
Classification |
Oak Lawn, Illinois Tornado Aftermath Tornado: April 21, 1967 |
Search Terms |
April 21, 1967 Tornadoes Disasters Rescue workers Emergency vehicles Streets Neighborhoods |
People |
Ruthenberg, David Johnston, David A. Johnston, Thomas C. "Tom" |