1886 B.W. Kilburn Stereoview Card Tornado Lafayette Park St. Louis Missouri For Sale

Original antique stereoview card photographed and published by B.W. Kilburn of Littleton, New Hampshire, dated 1886. This stereograph captures the devastating aftermath of the infamous 1896 St. Louis Tornado, one of the deadliest natural disasters in American history, with widespread destruction and over 250 fatalities.Card #1131 shows a raw, striking scene from Lafayette Park, St. Louis — twisted, splintered trees and a tangle of storm debris. A powerful piece of visual history documenting nature’s force and its impact on a once-beautiful public space.Condition:Image: Good detail, some fading consistent with ageMount: Slight edge wear, minor surface spotting on reverse (see photos)No rips or major creases; structurally sound