Louisville, Ky. after the Cyclone, March 27, 1890

"Louisville, Ky. after the Cyclone, March 27, 1890" by E. (Edward) Klauber is a historical collection of photographs that shows the heartbreaking results of a cyclone that hit Louisville, Kentucky, in the late 1800s. The book uses detailed photogravures to show the widespread wreckage, focusing on important streets, buildings, and landmarks that were greatly affected; through visual evidence, the reader sees ruined buildings and how the storm displaced citizens from their homes. More than just documenting the destruction, it illustrates the story of a city recovering from nature's power, acting as strong evidence of a city's spirit and determination to rebuild after a terrible event.