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Ice House

Date: 06 24 1914
Description: Handwriting on front reads: "Front View of Ice House." A group of men and women view the destruction as the result of a tornado that swept through the nort...
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Tornado Aftermath

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Description: Outdoor view across field towards a wooden structure in a field full of damage debris. Probably the aftermath of a tornado.
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Storm Damage

Date: 05 1914
Description: A large section of roof is on the ground in the foreground, sections of timber framing have collapsed, and exposed framing on a standing section of a build...
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Men and Women Examining Debris

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Description: Men and women examining debris in a field, possibly caused by a tornado. A tree is on top of an automobile in the center. In the far distance are fields an...
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Scene at Munson Farm after Cyclone

Date: 06 12 1915
Description: Group of men and boys standing around the exposed foundation of a house in the foreground. There is part of an overturned roof on the left. Broken wood is ...
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Tim Finley Farm after Cyclone

Date: 06 12 1915
Description: People standing among the broken remains of the Tim Finley farm after a killer tornado. A woman in the center is standing on a mattress. Two people were ki...
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Ruins of Cyclone

Date: 08 07 1924
Description: An overturned car sits among broken pieces of wood, including a broken chair, in a field. An arrow and the words: "Richard Sikora Killed Here" points to th...
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Ruins of Cyclone

Date: 08 07 1924
Description: The aftermath of a killer tornado, including an arrow and caption that reads: "William Berg Killed Here." In the background near the farmhouse are a group ...
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Ruins of Cyclone — Canning Factory

Date: 08 07 1924
Description: View across railroad tracks of the canning factory in the aftermath of a tornado. The top of the brick structure and the smokestack has been blown off. Pil...
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Ruins of Tornado on Eugene Hull Farm

Date: 09 21 1931
Description: Destroyed farm building next to a standing barn. Agricultural equipment is in the foreground.
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Scene at Fred Coleman Farm — Tornado

Date: 09 21 1931
Description: View from road of storm damage to a farm. The barn roof has blown off. Men are working on the roof, which has exposed roof timbers. In the foreground are t...
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After the Tornado at the George W. Stark Farm

Date: 09 21 1931
Description: Tornado damage showing a broken, twisted tree laying on the ground and on the roof of a farmhouse. The roof and wall have been crushed.
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Mabson Farm after the Tornado

Date: 09 21 1931
Description: View across felled trees towards two women standing near the porch of a damaged brick house.
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Ruins of Tornado at Kruel Farm

Date: 06 17 1932
Description: View down hill of the aftermath of a tornado at a farm. There are two collapsed barns, and an intact silo, outbuildings and farmhouse. A horse is standing ...
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Ruins of Cyclone 8-7-24 Ristow Farm Near Black River Falls, Wis

Date: 08 07 1924
Description: Ruins after a tornado. Demolished farm buildings, wagons and a windmill.
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Tornado Damage

Date: 1924
Description: Damage caused by a tornado to a barn near Reseburg. The caption notes that the farm was rented and that "moonshine" was being made there. Some locals at t...
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Tornado Aftermath

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Description: The wreckage of buildings on the John Hedler farm after a tornado. An intact wooden barrel and part of a wooden fence stands in the center foreground. A la...
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Tornado Debris

Date: 06 12 1899
Description: Debris left after tornado. A portion of a roof from a collapsed building lies on top of the debris, including the wheels of a carriage or cart.
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Group Observing aftermath of Tornado

Date: 06 12 1899
Description: Rear view of a small group of women and children observing the aftermath of a tornado. They are standing on boards, and debris covers the ground.
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Men Working Among Tornado Debris

Date: 06 12 1899
Description: A group of men working in the debris left in the wake of a tornado. A large column is leaning against part of a wall or foundation.

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