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Photo is believed to be related to the tornado that hit Rockford in 1928. In the center is a building with a water tower at a distance. Part of brick wall stands at the left next to a barbed wire fence. Debris litters the ground. This photo has a…
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Photo is believed to be related to the tornado that hit Rockford in 1928, because of it's placement among other Photos; however, the back is stamped with the date September 4, 1946. The building in this picture is missing it's roof as well as much of…
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Photo is believed to be related to the tornado that hit Rockford in 1928 because of it's placement among other photos; however, the back is stamped with the date September 4, 1946. The building in this picture is missing it's roof as well as much of…
Union Furniture Company, Tornado/Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the Union Furniture Company building damaged from the 1928 Rockford Cyclone/Tornado.
Union Furniture Company Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Union Furniture Building damaged by the 1928 Rockford tornado. The caption on the back reads, "Two men killed at the plant in tornado."
Union Furniture Company Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Union Furniture Company building damage from the 1928 tornado. There is damage to roof and windows.
Union Furniture Company Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the Union Furniture Company factory tornado damage in 1928.
Union Furniture Company Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of Union Furniture Company from the tornado damage in 1928.
Tornado Damage of Residences near Charles St. and 20th St., 1928
Photo of the tornado damage of residences near Charles St. and 20th St. in 1928.
Rockford Tornado/Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford cyclone/tornado. There is a house and a man standing near it. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado/Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford cyclone/tornado. There is significant damage to several houses. There is a truck with a ladder and three men. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado/Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford cyclone/tornado. There is damage to a house and a tree. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado/Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford cyclone/tornado. There is a damaged house and water towers in the background. The right water tower reads, "Mechanic Machine Co." There is a man and a woman in front. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado/Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford cyclone/tornado. There is damage to a brick house and a wooden frame house. There is also a man and woman walking on the sidewalk. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado/Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford cyclone/tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado/Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford Cyclone/Tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado/Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford Cyclone/Tornado. There is a crowd looking at the damage to an unidentified business. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado/Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford Cyclone/Tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado/Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford Cyclone/Tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado/Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford Cyclone/Tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado/Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford Cyclone/Tornado. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado/Cyclone Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford Cyclone/Tornado. 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 Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a collapsed front porch of a house, with two vehicles, and people walking in the foreground. There is a caption that reads, "Rockford Tornado." Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a collapsed building with three vehicles, two spools, and three utility poles in the foreground. There is a caption that reads, "Rockford Tornado." Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a collapsed metal-frame building with a vehicle driving in the front. There is a caption that reads, "Rockford Sept. 1928". Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a demolished barn. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a damaged farm house with a damaged windmill, along with cars in the front yard. This is the same house in 2012.3.78 and 2012.3.85. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. scene of damage with some men on a roof and a damaged tree at the center/right side. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a damaged farm house with a damaged windmill, along with cars in the front yard. This is the same house in 2012.3.78 and 2012.3.87. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a damaged house and a car to the left. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a wagon and a farmer's field. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. This the back view of a damaged house that is tilted. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a collapsed barn with a man on the right and a fence towards the front. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a destroyed building, possibly a farm, with farm equipment scattered throughout the scene. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is an intact house with an abundance of debris in the front yard. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a damaged farm house with a damaged windmill, along with cars in the front yard. This is the same house in 2012.3.85 and 2012.3.87. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a farm house and an adjacent damaged building. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a damaged barn that is titled. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a partially damaged farm house with a cornfield in the front. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a destroyed building, possibly a barn. This is the same structure in 2012.3.71. but from another view. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a collapsed hay barn. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There are two slightly damaged barns. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a destroyed building, possibly a barn. This is the same structure in 2012.3.74. but from another view. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a destroyed house, possibly on a farm, with people and a horse. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. scene with destroyed buildings and people scattered throughout. There is also a piece of construction equipment in the front center. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a house and its garage destroyed. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There is a piece of equipment, possibly either a corn spreader, seed spreader, or cement mixer, flipped on its side. Location unknown.
Rockford Tornado Damage, 1928
Photo of the damage from the 1928 Rockford tornado. There a house with the roof torn off and debris in the yard. This is the same house as 2012.3.34, 2012.3.54, 2012.3.56 but a different view. Location unknown.