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"Like the Roar and Hum of a Fast Speeding Railway Locomotive" - The Eastside Tornado of 1927

"Like the Roar and Hum of a Fast Speeding Railway Locomotive" - The Eastside Tornado of 1927

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Exploring the May 18, 1927, tornado which swept through the heart of downtown Indianapolis and caused serious damage on the near eastside.

Companion Blog Post: "Like the Roar and Hum of a Fast Speeding Railway Locomotive" - The Eastside Tornado of 1927

Note: All sources listed in the above blog post. Most images are the Indiana Historical Society's Bass Photo Collection. The full collection can be accessed at this link: Indiana Historical Society Digital Images - Indiana Historical Society Digital Images.

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