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1. A timber blown through an oak tree by the force of the storm, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Cook, J. C.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
A timber was impaled through a fourteen inch oak tree by the force of the 1883 tornado. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Stereographs

2. Children sitting among the ruins of the Rochester Harvester Works after the 1883 tornado, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Cook, J. C.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
Two children are sitting on piles of bricks at the rear of the destroyed Rochester Harvester Works building. Piles of lumber and bricks surround the children. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Stereographs

3. C. Smith's residence after the 1883 tornado, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Cook, J. C.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
The destroyed C. Smith's residence is shown with the roof on the ground. In front of the collapsed building in a pile of rubble is a boot and a stove. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Stereographs

4. Front view of Cole's Mill showing the damage by the 1883 tornado, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Cook, J. C.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
Cole's Mill , located in North Rochester, lost part of the roof and sections of the walls in the 1883 tornado. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Stereographs

5. Proud residence after the 1883 tornado, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Cook, J. C.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
The destroyed Proud's residence is shown in this photo with the wagon wheels among the debris in the front. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Stereographs

6. Weber residence after the tornado of 1883, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Cook, J. C.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
A man is leaning against a wall of the Weber's residence. Another wall lies flat on the ground and the roof is missing. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Stereographs

7. View of the damage to the railroad yards after the 1883 tornado, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crowell, Everard S.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
The Winona and St. Peter Railroad yards were heavily damaged by the 1883 tornado. This view shows the damage to several railroad buildings.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

8. Chicago Great Western Railroad bridge over the Zumbro River during the 1908 flood, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crowell, Herbert E.
Date Created:
1908-06-23
Description:
Spectators assess damage to the Chicago Great Western Railroad bridge during the flood of 1908. The mill and elevator can be seen in the background. The Zumbro River overflowed its banks in Rochester early on the morning of June 26, 1908.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

9. College Street bridge during the 1908 flood, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crowell, Herbert E.
Date Created:
1908-06-23
Description:
Spectators are watching the raging flood waters from the College (4th Street) Street bridge. The Chicago Great Western Railroad bridge is also visible After several days of drenching rains along the Zumbro River basin, the river overflowed its banks in Rochester early on the morning of early on June 26, 1908. The river rose at a rapid rate (four feet in 20 minutes) and did extensive damage to the business and residential sections of the city.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

10. 1908 flood on the Zumbro River, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Crowell, Herbert E.
Date Created:
1908-06-23
Description:
The water is flowing rapidly under the College Street bridge during the flood of 1908. The businesses on College Street that are visible in the photo are (left to right): Riverside Livery (McConnell and Conway); furniture store of Cliff E. Elliott (formerly Coon and Allen) on the corner of College (4th Street) and Broadway. The furniture and undertaking business of P. F. Johnson is on South Broadway, across the street west of the Cliff Elliott furniture store. The Conley Camera Company is located just west of P. F. Johnson. The Zumbro River overflowed its banks in Rochester early on the morning of June 26, 1908.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

11. Chicago Great Western Railroad bridge over the Zumbro River during the 1908 flood, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Simon H.
Date Created:
1908-06-23
Description:
Spectators are walking along the Chicago Great Western Railroad bridge assessing the damage from the flood waters. Much of the ground supporting the tracks has been washed away. The Zumbro River overflowed its banks in Rochester early on the morning of June 26, 1908.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

12. Judge Callaghan's residence surrounded by floodwaters during the 1908 flood, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Simon H.
Date Created:
1908-06-23
Description:
Judge C. E. Callaghan's home at the corner of College Street (4th Street SE) and Dubuque Street (3rd Avenue) is surrounded by the flooded Zumbro River. The smokestack from the water works can be seen in the distance. After several days of drenching rains along the Zumbro River basin, the river overflowed its banks in Rochester early on the morning of early on June 26, 1908. The river rose at a rapid rate (four feet in 20 minutes) and did extensive damage to the business and residential sections of the city.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

13. View of Zumbro River during the 1908 flood, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Olson, Simon H.
Date Created:
1908-06-23
Description:
The Zumbro River flooded a residential section of the city in this photo taken from the brewery. The area in the background would later become Soldiers Field Park. After several days of drenching rains along the Zumbro River basin, the river overflowed its banks in Rochester early on the morning of early on June 26, 1908. The river rose at a rapid rate (four feet in 20 minutes) and did extensive damage to the business and residential sections of the city.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

14. Cascade Park after the 1883 tornado, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
Several people are viewing the damage from the 1883 tornado. A man is standing next to a piece of furniture and a boy is sitting with a large toy horse. Among the debris on the ground is a stove, windows and an umbrella. The inscription on the photo is: ""Cascade Park, 20 houses destroyed, 8 persons killed near here."" The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Albumen prints

15. Damage to residential section after the 1883 tornado, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
A dirt road is flanked on both sides by destroyed and damaged homes. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Stereographs

16. Damage to residential section after the 1883 tornado, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
Part of the destroyed residential section is shown in this photo taken after the 1883 tornado. Several homes are badly damaged and many are completely destroyed. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

17. People viewing the damage by the 1883 tornado, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
Two women are walking among the debris, another woman is sitting down. The trees have lost their leaves in the storm. Very little is recognizable among the piles of rubble except a chair and a wagon wheel. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

18. Residential section destroyed in 1883 tornado, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
This photo was taken in North Rochester near the Cook and Proud residences. People are looking through piles of rubble. A dead horse is in the foreground, possibly impaled with a tree or branch. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

19. Side view of the damage to Cole's Mill by the 1883 tornado, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
The west end of Cole's Mill was blown in, the roof blown off, the corner of a wall torn out, the machinery damaged and the cooper shop destroyed. Eight box cars were overturned and two carloads of flour were in the mill race. John M. Cole, the proprietor of the mill was found dead in the street between the mill and his residence. He had apparently left the mill to go home when he was killed by the storm. In the foreground is the leveled home of Paul Thompson, who worked for the mill and occupied a home rented from the mill. The stove is all that is recognizable of any of the house furnishings. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

20. Street scene of a collapsed building from 1883 tornado, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
This large building was completely destroyed by the 1883 tornado. Roof timbers are broken and laying on a pile of loose bricks. The caption reads ""Machine Shop"". The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

21. Street scene showing the destruction from tornado of 1883, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
This photo shows debris caught in trees, trees with no leaves and piles of rubble everywhere. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

22. Street scene showing the destruction of railroad bridge by the tornado of 1883, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
The force of the winds from the 1883 tornado blew the railroad bridge into the Zumbro River. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

23. Street scene showing the destruction of Vedder's farm machinery by the tornado of 1883, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
Vedder's Farm Machinery Depot was the largest in Southeastern Minnesota. It was built in 1879 and located on the corner of 5th and Broadway. About 75 feet of his store was destroyed. Albert D. Vedder and his wife were in the cellar and saved from death by heavy timbers that lodged above them and kept the ruined masonry from crushing them. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

24. View from Cole's Mill showing tornado damage, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
Only a few houses remain standing after the 1883 tornado. This is the view from Cole's Mill showing the residential section of Rochester. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

25. View of a road with destroyed homes on both sides, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
Most of the houses have been destroyed in this view of a street in Rochester after the tornado of 1883. The buildings left standing are all heavily damaged. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

26. View of Broadway showing the devastation caused by the tornado of 1883, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
One building in this scene of a section of Broadway is still standing. All other buildings have been destroyed by the 1883 tornado. The wooden walkway is also damaged in several sections. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

27. View of Cole's Mill showing the damage to the mill and mill race by the 1883 tornado, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
The mill race is filled with debris and an overturned railroad car. The damaged Cole's Mill is in the background. A horse and buggy stand near the mill. John M. Cole, the proprietor of the mill was found dead in the street between the mill and his residence. He had apparently left the mill to go home when he was killed by the storm. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Stereographs

28. View of extensive damage from the 1883 tornado, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
This photo was taken from Cole's Mill and shows the extensive property damage from the 1883 tornado. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

29. View of North Rochester showing damage from the tornado of 1883, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
This view of North Rochester shows the most heavily settled section of the city. Very few houses are still standing after the 1883 tornado. This photo was taken from Cole's Mill. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

30. View of South Broadway showing the destruction caused by the 1883 tornado, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
The object in the foreground is a roll of tin that was torn off the Heaney Building by the 1883 tornado. The Heaney Block is on the right, with the Cook House across the street (to the left of Heaney Block). On the 3rd floor of Heaney Hall, Dr. William Worrall Mayo set up a temporary hospital for the care of those injured in the tornado. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Stereographs

31. View of the Heaney Block on South Broadway showing the destruction caused by the tornado of 1883, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
The tin from the roof of the Heaney Block was rolled up and dropped on the street by the force of the tornado. Just to the left (south) is the Cook House, built in 1869. The Heaney Block was built by Daniel Heaney in 1866. It was in this building, on the 3rd floor, where Dr. William W. Mayo set up temporary hospital for the care of those injured in the tornado. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Stereographs

32. View of the T. P. Hall Buggy Works showing the damage from the tornado of 1883, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
The T. P. Hall Buggy Works lost part of the roof and the side of the building in the 1883 tornado. Carriages and wagons are visible as well as the remains of an freight elevator structure. The business was located on the corner of College Street and Main Street. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

33. View of train yard showing the destruction caused by the tornado of 1883, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
The Chicago & North Western Railroad yards received severe damage from the 1883 tornado. Box cars, buildings and stock pens were destroyed. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

34. View showing a large pile of lumber that was once Northrop School, Rochester, Minnesota

Creator:
Tenney, Charles A.
Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
The Northrop School was leveled by the 1883 tornado. This school served students of the Third Ward. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

35. College Street bridge during the flood of 1908 showing high water and damage to Chicago Great Western Railroad tracks, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1908-06-23
Description:
People, standing on the College Street bridge, are looking at the flood waters and the sagging Chicago Great Western Railroad tracks after the flood of 1908. The Zumbro River overflowed its banks in Rochester early on the morning of June 26, 1908.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

36. 1908 flood on the Zumbro River, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1908-06-23
Description:
The rising water drowned out the fires at the Water Works, shutting down the pumps. All the manufacturing plants including the city light and power house were shut down due to lack of water. The Zumbro River overflowed its banks in Rochester early on the morning of early on June 26, 1908.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

37. Residential section after the 1883 tornado, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
The destructive force of the tornado is evident in this scene of destroyed homes in the residential section of North Rochester. In the early evening on Tuesday, August 21, 1883, a cyclone devastated the city of Rochester. About one third of the city was completely destroyed and the remainder was heavily damaged. North Rochester, or Lower Town was the hardest hit. This section of the city was largely inhabited by working people.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

38. View from College Street bridge during the 1908 flood, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1908-06-23
Description:
Spectators are seen watching the flood waters from the College (4th Street) Street bridge. The Riverside Livery is visible on the right. After several days of drenching rains along the Zumbro River basin, the river overflowed its banks in Rochester early on the morning of early on June 26, 1908. The river rose at a rapid rate (four feet in 20 minutes) and did extensive damage to the business and residential sections of the city.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

39. View of Cole's Mill and railroad tracks showing the devastation after the tornado of 1883, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
Cole's Mill is viewed from the mill race showing six overturned railroad cars and another railroad car at the end of the race. The mill was extensively damaged by the 1883 tornado. John M. Cole, the proprietor of the mill was found dead in the street between the mill and his residence. He had apparently left the mill to go home when he was killed by the storm. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Stereographs

40. View of Cole's Mill and railroad tracks showing the devastation caused by the tornado of 1883, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1883 - 1908
Description:
The railroad tracks leading up to Cole's Mill are blocked by an overturned railroad car. John M. Cole, the proprietor of the mill was found dead in the street between the mill and his residence. He had apparently left the mill to go home when he was killed by the storm. The tornado struck Rochester in the early evening of Aug. 21, 1883.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Stereographs

41. Zumbro River flooding Mayo Park during the 1908 flood, Rochester, Minnesota

Date Created:
1908-06-23
Description:
After several days of drenching rains along the Zumbro River basin, the river overflowed its banks in Rochester early on the morning of early on June 26, 1908. The river rose at a rapid rate (four feet in 20 minutes) and did extensive damage to the business and residential sections of the city. This photo was taken from the Third Street mill overlooking Mayo Park. The little round bandstand is visible in the trees in the center of the photo. The Center Street bridge is in the left rear.
Contributing Institution:
Olmsted County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs
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