Photograph
Damaged Houses after Tornado
| View over water, perhaps Hatfield Lake, of houses damaged and demolished in a tornado. Floating at the edge of the lake near an eroded bank are numerous pieces of debris. A number of tents for the relief effort are on the left. |
| Image ID: | 70292 |
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| Creation Date: | after 06 12 1899 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | New Richmond |
| County: | St. Croix |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Aftermath of New Richmond tornado, 1899 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | negative, original |
| Original Format Number: | M2009-091.10 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5 x 4 inches |
| Wisconsin's worst tornado occurred on June 12, 1899, when the town of New Richmond was almost entirely obliterated. The Milwaukee Journal reported that 500 buildings were destroyed and the only structures of any note still standing were the Catholic and Baptist churches. A large safe, weighing 300 pounds, was caught up and carried for a block. 117 persons were killed in New Richmond and vicinity and 125 injured. Property damage totaled about $600,000. |
| Horses |
| Trees |
| Tornadoes |
| Housing |
| Tents |
| Cities and towns |
| Outdoor photography |
| Horse-drawn vehicles |
| Pedestrians |
| Roads |
| Lakes |
| Shorelines |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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