I.M. Pearlstine Building After the 1938 Tornadoes

Description

Silver gelatin photograph of the I.M. Pearlstine Building on Cumberland Street between East Bay and State Street, after the tornadoes of September 29, 1938, showing the damage done to the building. Portion of signage visible at right: "I.M." and "Budwe" [Budweiser]. Sign for Rex also on building. Onlookers stand among the debris on the street.