Quincy Tornado of 1945 Episode Blog
On the night of April 12th, 1945 most Quincians were heading to bed unaware that one of the worst tornado events was moments away from tearing through downtown Quincy. Below you will find visuals to serve as additional context to the episode which can be heard here.
Chris was able to create a visual map depicting the path due to damage reports that the tornado of 1945 took through Quincy
Chris was able to put together some interesting stats showing Tornado activity trends and information in the area
Documented Tornado damage
Tornado damage to the Crystal Palace in Palmyra, Missouri
Damage to Sterns Clothing located at the southwest corner of 5th and Hampshire
Image credit: Quincy Area Historic Photo Collection; http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/qpl/id/4609/rec/1
Tornado damage to the Hotel Quincy located at 513 Hampshire
Image credit: Quincy Area Historic Photo Collection; http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/qpl/id/4614/rec/2
Tornado damage to Turner Hall
Image credit: Quincy Area Historic Photo Collection; http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/qpl/id/4615/rec/3
Tornado damage to the former Adams County Courthouse
Image credit: Quincy Area Historic Photo Collection; http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/qpl/id/3093/rec/7
Tornado Damage to Kline's Department Store and other buildings in the vicinity of 625 Maine
Image credit: Quincy Area Historic Photo Collection; http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/qpl/id/3100/rec/13
Storm damage to St. Peters Church once located at on the southwest corner of 8th and Maine
Image credit: Quincy Area Historic Photo Collection; http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/qpl/id/3102/rec/16
Tornado damage to the A & P Store once located at the southwest corner of 10th and Broadway
Image credit: Quincy Area Historic Photo Collection; http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/qpl/id/3106/rec/22
Tornado Damage to the Presbyterian Church, Quincy, Illinois
Image credit: Quincy Area Historic Photo Collection; http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/qpl/id/3398/rec/51
Tornado Damage to Werneth's Meat Market once located at 606 Hampshire where two men were buried for 4 hours
Image credit: Quincy Area Historic Photo Collection; http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/qpl/id/4592/rec/56
Various tornado damage occurring along Maine Street
Image credit: Quincy Area Historic Photo Collection; http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/qpl/id/3410/rec/52