Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Aftermath of the 1967 Oak Lawn Tornado |
Accession Number |
2015.511.017 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
This is a photograph of damages after the 1967 Oak Lawn tornado. The black & white image shows people sifting through the debris, trying to salvage their possessions, at Airway Trailer Court on Cicero Avenue. Two women in the center of the photo are holding items and a National Guard soldier is placing something in one woman's hand. Two firemen, wearing turnout coats and helmets, are also assisting with the salvage. |
Date |
04/--/1967 |
Year Range from |
1967 |
Year Range to |
1967 |
Photographer |
Putzler, Richard |
Print size |
8" x 10" |
Classification |
Oak Lawn, Illinois Tornado Aftermath Tornado: April 21, 1967 Airway Trailer Park |
Search Terms |
April 21, 1967 Tornadoes Disasters Airway Trailer Park Mobile homes Women Soldiers Firemen Neighborhoods |
People |
Putzler, Tom Putzler, Richard |