Streetscape of Normal Street in Ypsilanti, Michigan on April 9th. The trees are starting to get their leaves but some snow can still be seen on the sidewalks. Cars are parked on the street and most of the houses appear to be bungalows. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Red Bud and Maple trees in Ypsilanti, Michigan on April 22nd. The trees are just starting to get their leaves. Several garages and sheds can be seen in the picture. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
The campus of Eastern Michigan University, formerly Michigan State Normal School. It is noted that the picture is of the university library, now Welch Hall. The Ypsilanti Water Tower can be seen to the left and the trees have not started producing leaves when this picture was taken on April 14th. Students are walking into Welch Hall. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Rephotography of an Elm tree in Ypsilanti, Michigan on May 10th. The tree has started producing leaves and stands next to the roadway along with several billboards. The grass has started growing and the trees in the background have started to also produce leaves.
Rephotography of an Elm tree in Ypsilanti, Michigan on April 26th. The tree has not produced any leaves at this time and stands next to the roadway along with several billboards. Cars can be seen on the road in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Rephotography of an Elm tree in Ypsilanti, Michigan on April 16th. The tree has not produced any leaves at this time and stands next to the roadway along with several billboards. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Rephotography of an Elm tree next to a gas station in Ypsilanti, Michigan on June 3rd. The tree has produced leaves and few of the branches can be seen. White Oak trees can be seen in the background and cars are parked at the gas station to the right. Wind can be seen blowing through the trees. The Elm and the gas station are within the city limits.
Rephotography of an Elm tree next to a gas station in Ypsilanti, Michigan on May 25th. The tree has produced leaves and few of the branches can be seen. White Oak trees can be seen in the background and cars are parked at the gas station to the right. The tree and the gas station are within the city limits.
Rephotography of an Elm tree next to a gas station in Ypsilanti, Michigan on May 10th. The tree has produced leaves and few of the branches can be seen. White Oak trees can be seen in the background and cars are parked at the gas station to the right. The tree and the gas station are within the city limits.
Rephotography of an Elm tree next to a gas station in Ypsilanti, Michigan on April 24th. The tree is starting to produce leaves and it is noted that it was raining when the picture was taken. Oak trees can be seen in the background and cars are parked at the gas station to the right. The tree and the gas station are within the city limits.
Rephotography of an Elm tree next to a gas station in Ypsilanti, Michigan on April 16th. The tree is starting to produce leaves and an oak tree can be seen in the background beside the roadway. It is noted the tree and the gas station are within the city limits. Cars are parked at the gas station to the right.
Rephotography of an Elm tree next to a gas station in Ypsilanti, Michigan on March 27th. The tree is not producing leaves and it is noted that Oak trees can be seen in the background. Cars pass by the gas station and some are parked next to the large billboard by the shop.
Rephotography of a Hickory tree in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The tree has grown most of leaves when the picture was taken on May 19 and the tree stands by itself beside Washtenaw Avenue. Power Lines pass close to the tree and the branches will need to be trimmed soon. A farm can be seen in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A Hickory tree in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The tree has grown most of leaves when the picture was taken on May 10 and the tree stands by itself beside the roadway. Power Lines pass close to the tree and the branches will need to be trimmed soon. A farm can be seen in the background.
Rephotography of a Hickory Tree in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The picture was taken on May 19th, 9 days after the first picture was taken, in order to show the difference in the growth of the leaves. The tree stands by itself on the side of Washtenaw Avenue and a stone house can be seen in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A Hickory tree in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The tree is producing new leaves during the spring and it is noted the picture was taken on May 10. The tree stands by itself next to the roadway and a stone house can be seen in the background. Power Lines pass close to the tree and the branches will eventually have to be cut to avoid interference with the lines.
Old oak leaves still on the branches from last fall on March 27 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The trees are growing next to the sidewalk to the left and several houses can be seen in the background. The trees have not produced new leaves yet. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Grape Bud leaves emerging from a plant at 205 Normal Street in Ypsilanti, Michigan on May 16. The branches of the plant are wrapped around the wire fence the plant is growing next to. Several houses can be seen in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Grape Bud leaves from Ypsilanti, Michigan. It is noted that they are just emerging in the spring. The leaves are taped to a notebook that is labeled with the locations where they were cut from and the dates. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Grape Bud leaves from different distances east of Lake Michigan from May 29. The leaves have been taped to a notebook and labeled with where they were cut from and how far from the lake they were found. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Grape Bud leaves from different distances east of Lake Michigan from May 29. The leaves have been taped to a notebook and labeled with where they were cut from and how far from the lake they were found. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A new apartment complex being constructed in Chicago, Illinois. Cars line the street on both sides and row houses can be seen in the background with conical roofs and oriel windows. Scaffolding is seen to the left where the new building is being constructed and the street signs read, "E 60th St. No Peddlers Allowed." Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Elm trees line the roadway that runs next to a large grassy field where a man is walking. Cars are driving on the street in front of the large gothic style buildings and Rockefeller Chapel can be seen in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Elm trees on the University of Chicago campus in Chicago, Illinois. It is noted that the trees are 1 1/2 miles west of Lake Michigan. The trees are all relatively the same size and shade parts of the sidewalk. People sit on the grassy hill and gothic style buildings can be seen in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
The campus of The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Several people are sitting under the shade of the trees while a man walks on the grass to the left. Rockefeller Chapel can be seen in the background and it is noted that the trees in the foreground are elms and they are being affected by a west wind. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A small Elm tree growing on Midway in Chicago, Illinois. It is noted that the tree is 1 1/2 miles west of Lake Michigan and there is a lake breeze. The tree is approximately the same size as the other trees around it and they are all planted in a grassy park area with walkways. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
An Oak tree growing 1 1/2 miles west of Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Municipal buildings can be seen in the background and cars are parked along the roadway outside of the buildings. The Oak tree is growing in a grassy park across the buildings along with several other trees. It is noted that the trees are being affected by a west wind. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
An Elm tree growing on 60th Street 1 1/2 miles from Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois. The tree is relatively small and all of its branches rise out of the top of the trunk. A three story house can be seen in the background and the yards of the houses are all well maintained. It is noted there is a lake breeze. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A stand of trees 10 miles west of Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois. A large Oak tree rises above the other trees in the group and all of the trees are being affected by the wind. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A Willow tree 1 1/2 miles from Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois. The Willow's are growing in a row along a street in the city and apartment style buildings can be seen in the background. A paved walkway and a fence can be seen next to the tree row. It is noted that the trees are being affected by the wind. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Two Oak trees growing 15 miles from Lake Michigan in Chicago, Illinois. It is noted that there is no lake breeze here and the trees are not affected by the elements. The landscape is grassy and is dotted with trees in the background. The Oak trees tower over the landscape. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A man leads a team of horses as they drag the beach sand to clean it in Jackson Park in Chicago, Illinois. A wooden wagon is shaded under the one tree on the beach and a woman walks beside the team of horses. Wooden fences divide portions of the beach and the city buildings can be seen in the background. It is noted that the beach pavilion does not shelter this area of the beach. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Beach view of Jackson Park in Chicago, Illinois. Rows of willow trees grow on the beach and people sit in the sand near Lake Michigan. A large beach shelter can be seen to the right and wooden fences divide portions of the beach. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Landscape of Jackson Park in Chicago, Illinois. The city can be seen in the background and Lake Michigan is to the right of the beach. People walk in the sand near the water and wooden fences divide portions of the beach. Trees dot the landscape, but otherwise there is little vegetation. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Two Willow trees growing the beaches of Jackson Park in Chicago, Illinois. It is noted that their trunks lean away from Lake Michigan and have grown sideways from the wind and elements caused by the lake. The landscape is sandy with little vegetation and trees grow throughout the park. A metal tower and a small buildings can be seen behind the willow trees. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Beach landscape of Jackson Park in Chicago, Illinois. A row of Willow trees grows on the beach and people can be seen sitting in the sand near the water. A large beach shelter can be seen to the left with several stories of rooms for people to visit. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Landscape of Jackson Park in Chicago, Illinois. A guard tower can be seen in the background, presumably near Lake Michigan to watch swimmers and beach goers at the lake. People can be seen in the background near cars and the ground is sandy with little vegetation. Trees surround wooden fences. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
White Poplar trees in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The trees are growing in the back yards of residences in town and they are by themselves, with other trees in the background. They are leafed out and it is noted the picture was taken on May 16th. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
White Poplar trees growing on a sand dune in Allegan County Park in Allegan, Michigan. It is noted that the trees are leafing out and it is May 15th. The trees are growing out of the sandy bluff about Lake Michigan and dune grass covers the landscape closer to the water. The trees are all being blown by the wind. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Two Elm trees on the ground of the Michigan State Normal School, not Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The trees do not have leaves on them yet because it is still too early in the spring, but trees around them are starting to get their leaves. A fountain can be seen in the foreground and a car is parked on the roadway. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
An Elm tree with new leaves on it near Ypsilanti, Michigan. The tree towers over the gas station in the picture, where cars are parked and people can be seen pumping gas. A sign reading, "Standard '70' Anti-Knock 6 Gal. $1.00," can be seen in front of the gas station. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Repeat Photography of slide 010_MJ_98_058. This picture of the Elm tree was taken approximately a week after the original image and it shows the difference in the amount of leaves on the tree as spring progresses. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
An Elm tree growing next to the roadway in Fennville, Michigan. It is noted that the tree is 5 miles from Lake Michigan. The tree stands by itself next to cultivated fields, and several farms can be seen in the background. The Elm is being blown by the wind. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A large Elm tree near Pullman, Michigan. The tree rises above all of the other trees in the area and grows next to the dirt roadway. Small pine trees can be seen next to the Elm and the landscape is hilly and covered with grass. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
An Elm tree growing next to a dirt roadway in Fennville, Michigan. It is noted that this area is 10 miles from Lake Michigan. The tree stands by itself next to cultivated fields and other trees can be seen growing beside a fence row on the other side of the road. All of the trees are being blown by the wind. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A bare Elm tree growing beside a paved roadway in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It is most likely spring because of the leaves on the tree are still very small. Billboards can be seen on the side of the road, surrounding the tree and powerlines cross in front of the tree next to the roadway. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A White Pine tree growing along a river flat near Allegan, Michigan. The tree towers over the other trees in the area and grows next to cultivated fields. A car can be seen parked at the base of the tree, giving perspective to its size. The trees are being blown by the wind. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Landscape in Van Buren State Park in South Haven, Michigan. Maple trees surround a small one story house in the background and a rutted roadway that is filling with water can be seen in the foreground. The ground is mostly sand and it is noted that the dunes around this area are 200' high. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A bent Pine tree growing north of Otis, Oregon on the coast. The tree has been so affected by the wind as it was growing, it is perpetually growing sideways and the limbs on the one side of the tree are completely gone. The landscape is hilly and covered with grass. A second pine tree can be seen to the left, but there is no other vegetation or constructed features. A wire fence can be seen in the foreground. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A Hickory tree growing beside Bangor Road near South Haven, Michigan. The tree stands by itself in a grassy field with pine trees in the background. It is noted that Lake Michigan is 1 mile away. The landscape is flat and covered with grass. A building can be seen in the background. All of the trees are being blown by the wind. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A large Elm tree growing in the front yard of a residence. The tree dominates the yard because it is much bigger than the other trees around it but it blends in with the overall canopy. Powerlines cross in front of the tree along the dirt roadway and a Gabled-L house can be seen in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Landscape of a dune in Van Buren State Park in South Haven, Michigan. Trees grow out of the dune along with scrub bushes and dune grass. Lake Michigan can be seen to the left and the dune appears to be relatively steep based on how the trees are growing. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A large Elm tree growing near Miami Beach Park in South Haven, Michigan. The tree towers over all of the other vegetation in the area and grows in a grassy field, separated by a post and wire fence from the rutted dirt roadway. A car can be seen in the foreground. It is noted there is no wind. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A large bluff in Miami Beach Park in South Haven, Michigan. Trees and grasses cover the bluff, which has a steep drop-off to the left and trees can be seen growing further down on the hill. The landscape in the background is relatively flat and dotted with trees. Lake Michigan can be seen to the left. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Trees along Miami Beach in South Haven, Michigan. It is noted that the trees are pines, but they do not appear to be pines. The landscape is covered with tall grasses and other smaller trees. All of the trees are being blown by the wind. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Landscape north of Wolverine, Michigan. It is noted that a Moraine can be seen to the north. A large, solitary tree grows next to the roadway and a parked car on the side of the road can be seen in the foreground. Power Lines can be seen on the other side of the road and cultivated fields are in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Large Beech trees in Allegan State Park in Allegan, Michigan. It is noted that all of the limbs of the trees face towards the lake, presumably because it was easier for their limbs to grow out over the water where they were not competing for space. A wooden fence row divides the trees from the lake to the right and smaller trees grow beside the tall Beech's. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A row of Birch trees in Allegan County Park in Allegan, Michigan. The trees have grown up to be the same size and offer shade behind the row of trees. A ladder can be seen on the ground between the trees and the landscape is covered with grass. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A row of Maple trees south of Fennville, Michigan on paved US-31. All of the trees are relatively the same size and shield the roadway from the cultivated fields to the left. The trees have round shapes, created from their branches and leaves. It is noted that they are being affected by the wind. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
An Elm tree growing next to a corn field, presumably in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The tree towers over the landscape and the branches of the tree only grow at the top. A car can be seen in the background behind the tree and rows of corn in the foreground lead up to the tree. The tree is blowing in the wind. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A Maple tree growing in an open field in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It is noted that the leaves and branches of the tree extend all the way down the trunk. The tree stands by itself and the landscape is grassy with no other vegetation. A tree line can be seen in the background and a wire fence can be seen in the foreground. The tree is being blown by the wind. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
The roofs and backs of badly damaged buildings in Ypsilanti, Michigan after a windstorm. Entire floors of some of the buildings have collapsed and their roofs have sunk into the interiors of the buildings. Bricks and roof debris are scattered everywhere around the buildings and many of the other buildings have been damaged just by flying debris.
Badly damaged store fronts in Ypsilanti, Michigan after a windstorm. Many of the roofs along the street have been blown off and are draped over the storefronts or lay in the road. People walk on the sidewalk, inspecting the damage and picking up debris. The building on the corner appears to be mostly intact, except for a portion of the roof that is close to the other store front roofs. Power line poles have also fallen and are laying in the street with the rest of the debris.
A badly damaged building in Ypsilanti, Michigan following a windstorm. The side of the building and the roof have completely collapsed, but the front of the building is still standing. The two floors of the building are exposed and some of the contents can be seen still on the floors. People stand on the sidewalk and look at the damage.
A badly damaged building in Ypsilanti, Michigan following a windstorm. The building has completely collapsed and all that remains is a brick wall in the foreground. The shadow of the side of the house can be seen on the building in the background that is still standing. Debris is scattered all over the sidewalk.
People stand on a sidewalk in Ypsilanti, Michigan, looking at the building damage from a wind storm. A boy plays in the roof debris from the buildings in the foreground and women stand next to a large section of roofing as it leans against a tree. People also are picking up debris in the background and a large roof beam can be seen stuck in a tree near the destroyed building.
Severe roof damage to the Society Hall in Ypsilanti, Michigan following a windstorm. The roof has completely collapsed into the building and debris is scattered around the yard. The bell tower on top of the roof remains but is falling into the building.
A severely damaged house in Ypsilanti, Michigan following a windstorm. The entire front and side of the house have fallen down and the roof is completely gone. People stand on the sidewalk looking at the damaged houses on the street. The roof of the building in the background has been badly blown off. Trees have fallen into the yard, destroying the fence around the property.
aerial picture of the damaged rooftops and buildings in Ypsilanti, Michigan following a windstorm. Men can be seen standing in the courtyard in the foreground cleaning up the damage from the storm. Row buildings can be seen to the right and a large steeple survived the storm in the background.
Badly damaged buildings in Ypsilanti, Michigan following a windstorm. Debris covers the roadway and people can be seen standing under the shop awnings, looking over the debris. The roofs of row buildings have been blown off and lay across the store fronts.
Streetscape of Ypsilanti, Michigan following a windstorm. Most of the buildings along the street have been damaged and their roofs lay in the street below. People are walking through the streets, picking up debris. A trolley car can be seen in the background. Some of the building signs read, "Ladies Library," and "W.W. Worden, Dealer in Wallpaper, Window Shades, Paints, Oils, Varnishes." Other signs on the buildings have been too badly damaged to read.
Streetscape of Ypsilanti, Michigan following a windstorm. Large limbs and trees litter the street and the sidewalks after they fell in the storm. A draft horse team stands next to the sidewalk in the foreground, with a wooden tie between them to drag trees away. People can be seen in the middle of the road in the background, along with houses on either side of the street.
The damaged roof the heating plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan following a windstorm. Most of the roof has slid off and is not lying against the side of the building on the dirt embankment on the side of the building. Exposed rafters can be seen where the roof has fallen.
The damaged roof of Scotney's barn in Ypsilanti, Michigan following a windstorm. The top part of the sheet metal gambrel roof has been blown off and the rafters exposed. The facade of the barn under the gable has been blown in by the wind and is not bowed. The rest of the barn appears to be in tact other than a few broken windows on the ground floor.
The damaged portion of the new heating plant roof following a windstorm in Ypsilanti, Michigan on June 4th, 1911. The building has been building into the hill in the foreground and that is where most of the damaged roof landed. Exposed rafters can be seen where the roof is missing and the walls of the building are still standing.
