Barn Destroyed by Tornado, 1931

Barn Destroyed by Tornado, 1931

A tornado producing wind turns a large barn on its side in 1931. Iowa ranks sixth in the United States for tornado frequency.

Image Courtesy of Carol Whiteis & Ruth Leibrand Personal Collections

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Does your town have a mainstreet celebration? How is that celebration a reflection of your community?

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Investigation Tip:
Does your town still have a mainstreet or neighborhood business district? How do these buildings look different from those in other parts of the town?

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