Greensburg Tornado
May 4th , 2007, an EF5 Tornado hit Greensburg leveling the entire city.
1600 people were displaced and only a handful of buildings survived.
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Greensburg 01
Greensburg city hall
Here we see the city hall from across the main road 3 blocks away.
photo taken May 25, 2007
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Greensburg 02
Greensburg main street
A view across main street. Two weeks later the cars and streets had been cleaned off.
photo taken May 25, 2007
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Greensburg 03
Greensburg heavy equipment
Heavy equipment was brought in for clearing. Vehicles and support agencies from across the country were involved.
photo taken May 25, 2007
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Greensburg 04
Greensburg residential
In this residencial area the houses have been cleared. Three weeks after the event new growth on the trees has started.
photo taken May 25, 2007
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Greensburg 05
Gyles farm inspection
This is the Gyles farm near Byers, KS. Even three weeks after the event,
the first sight of the area left people in thoughtful stunned silence.
photo taken May 25, 2007
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Gyles farm tree row
This is the Gyles farm near Byers, KS. This tree row was planted in 1896 just after the homestead had been granted.
photo taken May 25, 2007
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Greensburg 07
Gyles farm house
This is the Gyles farm near Byers, KS. Bunny and Alexander (deceased) lived in this house for 60 years.
photo taken May 25, 2007
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