1917 Cyclone

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Title

1917 Cyclone

Subject

Deadly tornado of 1917 in Coffeyville, Kansas.

Date

1917

Contributor

Coffeyville Public Library

Rights

Public domain

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Cyclone Overview
The cyclone struck Coffeyville, Kansas, on June 1, 1917, causing significant destruction in just three minutes. ​
Numerous homes and businesses were completely wrecked, with many families affected.
The document includes…

Cyclone Overview
The cyclone hit Coffeyville without warning on June 1, 1917. ​
It unroofed 200 buildings and killed three people.
Property damage was conservatively estimated at $500,000.

Impact on the City
The storm primarily affected…
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