Original 1947 AP Wirephoto showing the devastating aftermath of a tornado in Worth, Missouri, on April 30. Five automobiles and a truck are shown piled against the wreckage of the town's general store after the tornado struck the previous day. The scene captures extensive destruction, with crushed vehicles, collapsed structures and debris scattered throughout the area. The original caption is printed directly on the photograph. Measures approximately 9 x 5⅝ inches. Old tape remains visible on the corners, with expected age, toning, edge wear and newsroom/archive handling. A dramatic early disaster image documenting tornado destruction in rural Missouri. This photo came from the archive of a Pittsburgh area newspaper.
