A century later, Lorain remembers the 1924 tornado
Lorain Historical Society Tornado
1924 Lorain Tornado Postcards & Photographs
Research & Explore
Lorain Historical Society volunteers have been describing and digitizing the extensive collection of Tornado photographs, postcards, and documents for the public to view and explore online. Check out our CatalogIt page dedicated to our Tornado Collection!
Volunteers have done their best to identify exact locations of images in the collection. Let us know if you have information or family history to add the collection!
We are extending an invitation to the community to document their family's history around the tornado. Click 'Share your Story' to share your story with us today!
Tornado Walking Tour
Discover the Resilience of Lorain: The 1924 Tornado and Its Aftermath
Step back in time to 1924 and explore the remarkable resilience and determination of the Lorain community after the devastating tornado that struck the city. Learn how the people of Lorain rebuilt their city in the wake of Ohio's deadliest tornado.
Book a private walking tour of downtown Lorain, where you’ll visit key historical sites tied to this pivotal moment in the city's history.
For inquiries or to book your private 1924 Lorain Tornado walking tour, please contact:
Curator, Kaitlyn Donaldson
kdonaldson@lorainhistory.org or call (440) 245-2563.
The Tornado Historical Marker
The Historic Marker has moved to Broadway! Check out the marker which has been placed near the historic Ariel Hotel on Broadway.
Mission
To honor the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Lorain tornado, local organizations are working together to remember the victims and survivors of the tornado and promote awareness around the rebuilding and rebirth that followed.
Events and activities to commemorate the tornado will be held beginning Friday, June 28, 2024 and continue throughout the summer of 2024. A central community program and event calendar can be found below.
Partners include the Lorain Historical Society, Lorain County Metro Parks, Main Street Lorain, the Morning Journal, FireFish Arts, Lorain Public Library System, the Black River Stamp Club, Lorain Port and Finance Authority, and the City of Lorain.
Involved Organizations
