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This StoryMap brings to life some of the maps that were developed in the wake of the massive tornado outbreak.
28 mar 2024 · 1974 Super Outbreak: See the aftermath when tornadoes ravaged Louisville. This funnel cloud passed over Interstate 65 at the state fairgrounds at 4:38pm on April 3, 1974. Larry...
2 kwi 2014 · Not long ago I took an afternoon drive through many of the neighborhoods that were ravaged by a violent tornado on the afternoon of April 3, 1974, 40 years ago this month. My deliberate itinerary took me through a trail of tidy, in many cases elegant, neighborhoods — from the Cherokee Triangle north and east through Cochran Hill, Crescent ...
The tornado crossed the Ohio River at F4 strength and then quickly dissipated over southern Harrison County. Below are some photos of Brandenburg, from the archives at the NWS office in Louisville. Click on an image for a larger version.
3 kwi 1974 · Brandenburg was hit harder than anyone as the town of 3,000 was completely leveled by an F-5. The extremely violent storm killed 31 people while sweeping much of the town into the Ohio River. Aerial view of destruction in Downtown Brandenburg following 1974 tornado.
Journey back in time with 10 historical maps of St. Louisville, dating from 1909 to present day. Explore and discover the history of St. Louisville through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes.
Collection Organization. The full title of this item is "Historical map of the city of Louisville: situated at the falls of the Ohio in the county of Jefferson in the Commonwealth of Kentucky." Contains small inset color drawings of Louisville scenes and structures.
