Postcard

Archive

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Lorain Historical Society

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

cd07090164

Scope and Content

Black and White Postcard - Interior State Theatre, Lorain, Ohio, Wrecked By Tornado And Nearly 100 People Killed 12/07/2022 AMS: cd07090164. jfm040808038. Black and white postcard is view of the interior of State Theatre wrecked by 1924 Tornado and nearly 100 people killed. Postcard reads: "5. Interior State Theatre, Lorain Ohio, Wrecked By Tornado And Nearly 100 People Killed". 2 copies in file. Written on back of one copy: Postmarked 7/21/1924, 8 AM, Lorain, Ohio; 7/21/1924 Held for Postage. Addressed to: Mr. Harry Ormsby, 161_ Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass., Apt. 24 "Lorain, Ohio, Sunday 1:30 p.m. Dear Ted, Here for the day sure is a terrible sight.Very hot day. Just going to have dinner. Hope you are well. We are fine. Mother & Dad" CG D3 F2

Acquisition

Accession

2021.07

Source or Donor

Delayed catalog for postcard images with no numbers

Acquisition Method

Donation