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Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Rockford tornado damage in 1928. The Photo shows homes in the background and a shed on its side in the foreground on the right. The floor of the shed is missing as is the wall that now faces upwards. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Rockford tornado damage in 1928. On the left of the Photo, there is a row of cars with some damage behind them. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Rockford tornado damage in 1928. The Photo shows a house corner with damage to the lower corner and foundation. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Rockford tornado damage in 1928. The Photo shows homes in the background and a shed on its side in the foreground on the right. The floor of the shed is missing as is the wall that now faces upwards. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Rockford tornado damage in 1928. In the Photo, there is damage to a railyard and debris lies all over. To the left, there is a tank car. Beneath the water tower, there is a car that reads, "Chicago and North Western." Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Rockford tornado damage in 1928. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Rockford tornado damage in 1928. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Rockford tornado damage in 1928. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Rockford tornado damage in 1928. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Rockford tornado damage in 1928 and shows debris from trees on street. One tree has fallen into other trees and a pole has fallen into a house's yard. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Rockford tornado damage in 1928. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, Early 20th Century
Photo of a Rockford tornado damage in the early 20th century. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, Early 20th Century
Photo of a Rockford tornado damage in the early 20th century. Location unknown.
Rockford Chair and Furniture Company Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Rockford Chair & Furniture Company building destroyed in the 1928 tornado. Eight people were killed and a monetary loss of $200,000.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of homes damaged by the 1928 Rockford tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of homes damaged by the 1928 Rockford tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of homes damaged by the 1928 Rockford tornado. The house in the center is damaged and leaning forward. There are two men and one woman standing in front of the house. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of homes damaged by the 1928 Rockford tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of homes damaged by the 1928 Rockford tornado. Location unknown.
"Views of Rockford Tornado, September 14, 1928" Booklet
pamphlet titled, "Views of Rockford Tornado September 14, 1928." This tornado killed 14, injured 150, and destroyed 200 factories and homes with an estimated $1,500,000 loss.
"Views of Rockford Tornado, September 14, 1928" Booklet
pamphlet titled, "Views of Rockford Tornado September 14, 1928." This tornado killed 14, injured 150, and destroyed 200 factories and homes with an estimated $1,500,000 loss.
"Views of Rockford Tornado, September 14, 1928" Booklet
pamphlet titled, "Views of Rockford Tornado September 14, 1928." This tornado killed 14, injured 150, and destroyed 200 factories and homes with an estimated $1,500,000 loss.
"Views of Rockford Tornado, September 14, 1928" Booklet
pamphlet titled, "Views of Rockford Tornado September 14, 1928." This tornado killed 14, injured 150, and destroyed 200 factories and homes with an estimated $1,500,000 loss.
"Views of Rockford Tornado, September 14, 1928" Booklet
pamphlet titled, "Views of Rockford Tornado September 14, 1928." This tornado killed 14, injured 150, and destroyed 200 factories and homes with an estimated $1,500,000 loss.
"Views of Rockford Tornado, September 14, 1928" Booklet
pamphlet titled, "Views of Rockford Tornado September 14, 1928." This tornado killed 14, injured 150, and destroyed 200 factories and homes with an estimated $1,500,000 loss.
"Views of Rockford Tornado, September 14, 1928" Booklet
pamphlet titled, "Views of Rockford Tornado September 14, 1928." This tornado killed 14, injured 150, and destroyed 200 factories and homes with an estimated $1,500,000 loss.
Cyclone Damage of Factory B, 1928
Photo of Factory B hit by the 1928 cyclone.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a sign on one of the buildings that reads, "American's Cup of Coffee." There are people inspecting the damage. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado. There are people inspecting the damage. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado with cars standing in front of building. A "Furniture" sign is barely visible. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of buildings leveled by 1928 Rockford tornado. There are cars parked in back and a policeman or fireman in the foreground. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of a commercial building damaged in 1928 Rockford tornado. There are men cleaning up in the foreground. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of a home and car damaged by the 1928 Rockford tornado. There are onlookers inspecting the damage. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the inside of an industrial building damage by the 1928 Rockford tornado. There are two workmen standing amidst the rubble. Location unknown.
11th and 7th Streets Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of damage incurred in the 11th and 7th Street area of Rockford from the 1928 tornado.
11th and 7th Streets Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of damage incurred in the 11th and 7th Street area of Rockford from the 1928 tornado. There is a car in the foreground and people standing by destroyed buildings in the background.
11th and 7th Streets Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of damage incurred in the 11th and 7th Street area of Rockford from the 1928 tornado. There are people standing by a destroyed house.
11th and 7th Streets Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of damage incurred in the 11th and 7th Street area of Rockford from the 1928 tornado. There are people standing by a destroyed house.
11th and 7th Streets Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of damage incurred in the 11th and 7th Street area of Rockford from the 1928 tornado. There are people standing on the roof of a damaged building.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of a building damaged by 1928 Rockford Tornado. Men and women are standing in the midst of damage to a home and there is a man on a stepladder. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of a building damaged by 1928 Rockford Tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of a building damaged by 1928 Rockford Tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of homes damaged by the 1928 Rockford Tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of a new home demolished by the 1928 Rockford tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of a new home demolished by the 1928 Rockford tornado. The caption on the back reads, "Chair factory 'B' where some of the men were killed."