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Hebron, NE Tornado, Aug 1911

Posted July 25th, 2009 by Stu Beitler
Hebron NEB High School Damage 8-18-1911.JPG

TORNADO STRIKES HEBRON; MANY BUILDINGS DAMAGED.

Hebron, Neb., Aug. 19. -- A tornado passed over this city last night, wrecking buildings and doing much damage.
A heavy rain accompanied the storm, which lasted about forty-five minutes.
The high school building is a complete wreck and a new one will have to be built. The Catholic church, parsonage and school building was severely damaged.
Hundreds of small buildings were damaged and many trees blown down or up-rooted. The loss will probably reach $50,000. The court house was slightly damaged.

Lincoln Evening News Nebraska 1911-08-19
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Researched and Transcribed by Stu Beitler. Thank you, Stu!

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