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EPISODE · May 19, 2025 · 17 MIN

"Like the Roar and Hum of a Fast Speeding Railway Locomotive" - The Eastside Tornado of 1927

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Exploring the May 18, 1927, tornado which swept through the heart of downtown Indianapolis and caused serious damage on the near eastside.Companion Blog Post: "Like the Roar and Hum of a Fast Speeding Railway Locomotive" - The Eastside Tornado of 1927Note: All sources listed in the above blog post. Most images are the Indiana Historical Society's Bass Photo Collection. The full collection can be accessed at this link: Indiana Historical Society Digital Images - Indiana Historical Society Digital Images.Fire Tower Blog Post: Eye in the Sky: The Last Indianapolis Fire TowerWant to help offset the hosting costs for the blog and podcast? Leave a donation here: https://ko-fi.com/class900indyhistory.Venmo can be accessed here: https://venmo.com/u/ejfujawa

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