Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Aftermath of the 1967 Oak Lawn Tornado |
Accession Number |
2012.406.024 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
This is a photograph of the aftermath of the 1967 tornado. The image shows a view of Southwest Highway looking south. The pedestrian overpass, which is located just north of 95th Street, can be seen at the top of the picture. Oak Lawn Community High School is situated on the right while the high school football field is to the left. Debris is strewn everywhere. People are moving on foot towards the wreckage of cars on the right. Emergency vehicles can be seen in the background as can a fire truck ladder on the right, pouring down water. An ambulance and an Illinois Bell Telephone truck are in the immediate foreground. |
Date |
04/--/1967 |
Print size |
3.5" x 4.5" |
Classification |
Disasters/Tornados Streets People Vehicles Schools Fire Department |
Search Terms |
Photos Photographs Pictures Intersections Storms OLCHS AT&T |