Shocking Photos of the February 1959 Tornado That Tore Through St. Louis

Yes, this really happened. On February 10, 1959, a tornado ripped through St. Louis. It killed 21 people, injured 345 others and left jaw-dropping devastation in its path. Take a look at the aftermath in Gaslight Square and the Central West End all those years ago. All photos courtesy of the State Historical Society of […]

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04/11/2025

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Yes, this really happened. On February 10, 1959, a tornado ripped through St. Louis. It killed 21 people, injured 345 others and left jaw-dropping devastation in its path. Take a look at the aftermath in Gaslight Square and the Central West End all those years ago.

All photos courtesy of the State Historical Society of Missouri.

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