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Ruins of Cyclone 8-7-24 Ristow Farm Near Black River Falls, Wis

Date: 08 07 1924
Description: Ruins after a tornado. Demolished farm buildings, wagons and a windmill.
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Ruins of Tornado at Kruel Farm

Date: 06 17 1932
Description: View down hill of the aftermath of a tornado at a farm. There are two collapsed barns, and an intact silo, outbuildings and farmhouse. A horse is standing ...
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Mabson Farm after the Tornado

Date: 09 21 1931
Description: View across felled trees towards two women standing near the porch of a damaged brick house.
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The Heritage Farm after the Tornado

Date: 09 21 1931
Description: View of damaged farmhouse and group of people sitting and standing outdoors. The roof was blown off and windows were shattered. Four women stand in the yar...
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After the Tornado at the George W. Stark Farm

Date: 09 21 1931
Description: Tornado damage showing a broken, twisted tree laying on the ground and on the roof of a farmhouse. The roof and wall have been crushed.
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Scene at Fred Coleman Farm — Tornado

Date: 09 21 1931
Description: View from road of storm damage to a farm. The barn roof has blown off. Men are working on the roof, which has exposed roof timbers. In the foreground are t...
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Ruins of Tornado on Eugene Hull Farm

Date: 09 21 1931
Description: Destroyed farm building next to a standing barn. Agricultural equipment is in the foreground.
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Ruins of Cyclone

Date: 08 07 1924
Description: An overturned car sits among broken pieces of wood, including a broken chair, in a field. An arrow and the words: "Richard Sikora Killed Here" points to th...
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Ruins of Cyclone

Date: 08 07 1924
Description: The aftermath of a killer tornado, including an arrow and caption that reads: "William Berg Killed Here." In the background near the farmhouse are a group ...
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Ruins of Cyclone — Canning Factory

Date: 08 07 1924
Description: View across railroad tracks of the canning factory in the aftermath of a tornado. The top of the brick structure and the smokestack has been blown off. Pil...
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Ruins of Cyclone — William Brace Farm

Date: 08 07 1924
Description: View across yard of a storm-damaged farmhouse. In the foreground is an overturned automobile. The windows of the house have been blown out and the roof has...
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Tim Finley Farm after Cyclone

Date: 06 12 1915
Description: People standing among the broken remains of the Tim Finley farm after a killer tornado. A woman in the center is standing on a mattress. Two people were ki...
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Scene at Munson Farm after Cyclone

Date: 06 12 1915
Description: Group of men and boys standing around the exposed foundation of a house in the foreground. There is part of an overturned roof on the left. Broken wood is ...

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