Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Aftermath of the 1967 Oak Lawn Tornado |
Accession Number |
1998.006.113 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
This is a photograph of damages after the 1967 Oak Lawn tornado. The black & white image looks north from near the intersection of 95th Street and Southwest Highway, at the site of Shoot's Tavern and Fisher's Motel. Three men stand, backs to the camera, looking at an overturned car and other damaged automobiles can be seen nearby. Shattered trees are silhouetted against the sky and Oak Lawn Community High School can be seen in the far background. |
Date |
04/21/1967 |
Year Range from |
1967 |
Year Range to |
1967 |
Photographer |
Johnston, Tom |
Print size |
3 1/2" x 5" |
Classification |
Oak Lawn, Illinois Tornado Aftermath Tornado: April 21, 1967 |
Search Terms |
April 21, 1967 Tornadoes Disasters People Automobiles Trees Oak Lawn Community High School Shoot's Tavern Fisher's Motel Streets Neighborhoods |
People |
Johnston, David A. Johnston, Thomas C. "Tom" |