Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Aftermath of the 1967 Oak Lawn Tornado |
Accession Number |
2015.511.004 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
This is a photograph of damages after the 1967 Oak Lawn tornado.The black & white image shows people searching through the wreckage at the Airway Trailer Court on South Cicero Avenue. Men, boys, and firefighters are picking their way through the debris field of mobile homes, automobiles, and an array of debris looking for survivors. More trailers and homes can be seen in the background. |
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 Firefighters Men Boys Streets Neighborhoods |
People |
Putzler, Tom Putzler, Richard |