Kodachrome looking south on Rush from Pearson toward Chicago Ave, 1948, Chicago.

Kodachrome looking south on Rush from Pearson toward Chicago Ave, 1948, Chicago.

Harry’s New York CaBARet, a Schlitz Restaurant, 400 N Wabash, 1947, Chicago

Harry’s New York CaBARet, a Schlitz Restaurant, 400 N Wabash, 1947, Chicago

Skyline from the lake, 1943, Chicago

Skyline from the lake, 1943, Chicago

Looking west on Ohio from Rush, 1963, Chicago

Looking west on Ohio from Rush, 1963, Chicago

Visitors to the Palmer House take a guided tour of the city, 1885, Chicago.

Visitors to the Palmer House take a guided tour of the city, 1885, Chicago.

We here in Chicagoland are not immune to tornados touching down in and near the city.

In April 1967, an F-4 tornado tore through Oak Lawn, killing 33 people and leveling many homes and businesses.

Photos via the Chicago Sun-Times and the National Weather Service

Thanks to all who suggested the post.

Looking west along the river from Michigan Ave, 1929, Chicago

Looking west along the river from Michigan Ave, 1929, Chicago

Club Alabam, 747 N Rush, 1947, Chicago.
“Always 68 degrees and a 9 course deluxe dinner for $1.00.”
The Palmolive Building and it’s Lindbergh beacon is in the background.

Club Alabam, 747 N Rush, 1947, Chicago.

“Always 68 degrees and a 9 course deluxe dinner for $1.00.”

The Palmolive Building and it’s Lindbergh beacon is in the background.

Kodachrome looking south on Wabash from Erie, 1948, Chicago

Kodachrome looking south on Wabash from Erie, 1948, Chicago

Oak Street Aphrodite, 1967, Chicago. Tom Palazzolo

Oak Street Aphrodite, 1967, Chicago. Tom Palazzolo

White Sox Luke Appling and Orville Grove, 1943, Chicago

White Sox Luke Appling and Orville Grove, 1943, Chicago

Washington, west from Wabash, 1885, Chicago

Washington, west from Wabash, 1885, Chicago

The Open Door Cocktail Lounge, 100 E Superior at Rush, 1947, Chicago

The Open Door Cocktail Lounge, 100 E Superior at Rush, 1947, Chicago

Kodachrome view south from Randolph, 1964, Chicago

Kodachrome view south from Randolph, 1964, Chicago

1954 graphic showing the effects of an h-bomb on downtown Chicago.

1954 graphic showing the effects of an h-bomb on downtown Chicago.