1913 Omaha Nebraska Tornado Aftermath RPPC Olson Photo Co. Disaster-image
1913 Omaha Nebraska Tornado Aftermath RPPC Olson Photo Co. Disaster-image

1913 Omaha Nebraska Tornado Aftermath RPPC Olson Photo Co. Disaster

$ 10.55

Unit Quantity: 1 Country: United States Region: Nebraska Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Year Manufactured: 1913 Continent: North America Unit of Sale: Single Unit Country of Origin: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original brand: Olson Photo Co. Features: Real Photo Postage Condition: Unposted Number of Items in Set: 1 Signed: No Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Unit Type: Unit Material: Cardboard Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 Subject: Disaster Brand/Publisher: Olson Photo Co. City: Omaha

Description

1913 Omaha Nebraska Tornado Aftermath RPPC Olson Photo Co. Disaster. This compelling Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) captures a stark scene from the aftermath of the devastating Omaha, Nebraska tornado on March 23, 1913. The image, produced by Olson Photo Co. of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, provides a powerful historical snapshot of the widespread destruction, with homes reduced to rubble and debris scattered across the landscape. Several individuals are visible amidst the wreckage, offering a human perspective on the disaster. This early 20th-century photographic postcard is a significant piece of American history, documenting a major natural disaster that impacted the Midwest. The detailed photograph, characteristic of RPPCs from the era, offers a raw and authentic look at the immediate aftermath, making it a valuable collectible for those interested in Nebraska history, natural disaster memorabilia, or vintage photography. It serves as a poignant reminder of the tornado's impact on the Omaha community.

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