Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Aftermath of the 1967 Oak Lawn Tornado |
Accession Number |
2021.274.001 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
This is a photograph of damages after the 1967 Oak Lawn tornado. The black & white image was taken at the LeCompte home at 9206 S. 49th Avenue. Martha (Brown) LeCompte is holding a lamp in her left hand and looking at the remains of her belongings after her home was heavily damaged by the storm. A group of men can be seen in the background. |
Date |
04/25/1967 |
Year Range from |
1967 |
Year Range to |
1967 |
Photographer |
Settle, Gary |
Print size |
8.5" x 11" |
Classification |
Oak Lawn, Illinois Tornado Aftermath Tornado: April 21, 1967 |
Search Terms |
April 21, 1967 Tornadoes Disasters Homes Women Men Streets Neighborhoods |
People |
LeCompte, Martha (Brown) Settle, Gary |