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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.