Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Shrewsbury Homes Wrecked - These Shrewsbury homes in the path of the tornado were blown apart like toy houses. Homes in the center of the photograph were leveled. They were struck by the full force of the twister. Specks of debris may be seen dotting the area.
Shrewsbury Homes Wrecked - These Shrewsbury homes in the path of the tornado were blown apart like toy houses. Homes in the center of the photograph were leveled. They were struck by the full force of the twister. Specks of debris may be seen dotting the area.
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Shrewsbury Homes Wrecked - These Shrewsbury homes in the path of the tornado were blown apart like toy houses. Homes in the center of the photograph were leveled. They were struck by the full force of the twister. Specks of debris may be seen dotting the area.

[ca. June 1953]

CC0 — Public Domain
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[Information from item housing] Weather: Tornados: Worcester, June 9, 1953 - Aerials

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