Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Aftermath of the 1967 Oak Lawn Tornado |
Accession Number |
2017.177.010 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
This is a photograph of damages after the 1967 Oak Lawn tornado. The black & white image was taken on 96th Street between Merrimac and Melvina Avenues and shows a controlled burn underway. The home on the right is at 9601 Merrimac Avenue, on the southeast corner of 96th Street and Merrimac. A truck is parked on the left side and two cars are parked on the opposite side of the street. A third auto is visible in the background near the fire. |
Date |
04/--/1967 |
Year Range from |
1967 |
Year Range to |
1967 |
Print size |
3.5" x 3.5" |
Classification |
Oak Lawn, Illinois Tornado Aftermath Tornado: April 21, 1967 Oak Lawn Fire Department |
Search Terms |
April 21, 1967 Tornadoes Storms Disasters Oak Lawn Fire Department Fires Homes Automobiles Smoke Streets Neighborhoods |
People |
Dowler, Sandra |