Postcard

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Lorain Historical Society

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

cd07090183

Scope and Content

Postcard is view of Lorain residential area damaged by 1924 Tornado. Postcard reads: "Residence Section of Lorain Destroyed by Tornado. In Foreground is Streetcar Overturned Upon the Street". Lakeview Allotment showing damage on West Erie Avenue and South Lakeview Boulevard with streetcar overturned on West Erie Avenue.

Context

Written on back of postcard: Postmarked 7/19/1924, 8 AM, Lorain, Ohio. Addressed to: Mrs. Ed Ford, 734 Gaston Ave, Fairmont, W. Va. "Sightseeinghere. Will see you soon. Marie"

Acquisition

Accession

2021.07

Source or Donor

Delayed catalog for postcard images with no numbers

Acquisition Method

Donation