Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Pittsfield, Ohio. - This Was Pittsfield - Buildings forming the community of Pittsfield were almost completely demolished by a tornado last night. The city hall, two churches and a dozen homes were reduced to rubble. One house at right was lifted from its foundation and set down 50 feet away.
Pittsfield, Ohio. - This Was Pittsfield - Buildings forming the community of Pittsfield were almost completely demolished by a tornado last night. The city hall, two churches and a dozen homes were reduced to rubble. One house at right was lifted from its foundation and set down 50 feet away.
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Pittsfield, Ohio. - This Was Pittsfield - Buildings forming the community of Pittsfield were almost completely demolished by a tornado last night. The city hall, two churches and a dozen homes were reduced to rubble. One house at right was lifted from its foundation and set down 50 feet away.

Associated Press · [ca. April 1965]

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[Information from item housing] Weather: Tornado: 1965: Wire Photos

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