Original 1947 Associated Press Wire Photo documenting tornado damage in Woodward, Oklahoma following the devastating April 9, 1947 tornado. The attached AP caption describes a new automobile, smashed window frames, bricks, and debris scattered across a residential property after the twister ripped through town, leveling much of the residential section. The image dramatically captures an overturned automobile resting atop the wreckage of a destroyed home, illustrating the immense force of one of the deadliest tornadoes in Oklahoma history. This photograph originated from a Pittsburgh-area newspaper archive scrapbook collection. Measures approximately 9¼" x 6¾". Light age-related wear, toning, and handling marks consistent with newsroom use. Please see photos.
