On May 27, 1896, a tornado caused severe damage to downtown St. Louis, Missouri, East St. Louis, Illinois, and surrounding areas. One of the deadliest and most destructive tornadoes in U.S. history, t
Park Avenue residence with woman walking by. A "for sale" sign can be seen lying next to an almost completely demolished building. A row of shacks in front of the church is left untouched. (State Historical Society of Missouri)
Tornado damage, Union Depot, Jefferson and Allen Avenues, St. Louis, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration photograph by J. C. Strauss, May 27, 1896
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East St. Louis or East Saint Louis, also known as ESTL, is a city in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. It is across the Mississippi River from downtown St. Louis, Missouri, and the Gateway Ar
1896 St. Louis–East St. Louis tornado
…On May 27, 1896, a tornado caused severe damage to downtown St. Louis, Missouri, East St. Louis, Illinois, and surrounding areas. One of the deadliest and most destructive tornadoes in U.S. history, this tornado was the most notable of a major tornado…
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