The Louisville Tornado of 1890 stereographs (dated 1890; 0.05 cubic
feet; 13 items) are now on
ExploreUK. The collection comprises stereographs that document the Louisville
Tornado of 1890 taken by George Barker. Identified locations include the
Louisville Tobacco Warehouse, Baxter Square, Burnhams Store, the Church
of the Sacred Heart, St. John’s Church, Falls City Hall, and the Union
Depot. These images document the wreckage in different regions of the
city.
The Louisville Tornado of 1890 occurred on March 27, killing over
one-hundred people and injuring fifty-five. The tornado hit much of the
downtown area, flattening many buildings. Among the many businesses,
homes, warehouses, and buildings that were destroyed, the Falls City
Hall was one of the most damaged sites. This tornado still remains one of the
most destructive natural disaster in the history of Kentucky.
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