Photograph

Lorain Historical Society

Name/Title

Photograph

Entry/Object ID

2024.23.74

Description

Photograph is black and white view of electrical tower across from the Shipyards showing damage from 1924 Tornado. Unidentified buildings in background are located on back side of Broadway showing damage and destruction from tornado. In background from R to L: Swamp Lily Hotel (at the end of the bridge); B&O Ore Dock; Reagan's Grocery Store, 10 East Erie Avenue (completely destroyed); Wagner Building, 301 Broadway. Railroad cars are sitting on tracks behind Broadway buildings.

Photograph Details

Subject

1924 Tornado

Acquisition

Accession

2024.23

Source or Donor

Skok, Jim

Acquisition Method

Doorstep Donation