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St Louis, Missouri, USA, devastated by a Cyclone on 27 May (engraving)
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St Louis, Missouri, USA, devastated by a Cyclone on 27 May (engraving)
1605387 St Louis, Missouri, USA, devastated by a Cyclone on 27 May (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Louis, Missouri, USA, devastated by a Cyclone on 27 May. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 June 1896.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22263492
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Barracks Chestnut Street Court House Cyclone Devastated Fair Ground Missouri Nook St Louis Lafayette Park Olive Street
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving captures the aftermath of a devastating cyclone that struck St Louis, Missouri, USA on 27 May. The image showcases the chaos and destruction left in the wake of this natural disaster. Streets like Chouteau Avenue and Chestnut Street are unrecognizable as debris litters every corner. Buildings have been reduced to rubble, leaving only remnants of their once grand architecture. In the midst of this desolation, Lafayette Park stands as a solemn witness to the fury unleashed by Mother Nature. The park's serene beauty contrasts starkly with the surrounding devastation, serving as a poignant reminder of both resilience and vulnerability. Notably, McDowell's College and various barracks bear witness to the indiscriminate force of nature. Even prominent landmarks like Olive Street and the Court House have not been spared from this catastrophic event. The fairground lies in ruins; what was once a place for joyous gatherings now resembles an abandoned ghost town. This engraving serves as a historical record, capturing a moment frozen in time when St Louis faced one of its darkest hours. As we gaze upon this print from Bridgeman Images' collection, we cannot help but be reminded of our own fragility in the face of nature's wrath. It is also an opportunity to reflect on how communities come together during times of crisis – rebuilding what has been lost and finding strength amidst adversity.
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