1922 Rotogravure Tornado 1920 Natural Disaster Melrose Park Chicago Elgin Ruins

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of the destructive path of a tornado in Illinois. Shown in the top image is Melrose Park, where the tornado destroyed forty square blocks, and the lower image depicts the four-story department store in Elgin.

CONDITION

This 89+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Sepia
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.75 x 15 inches; 25 x 38 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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