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Christian church, Pasadena, Jan. 26-18

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View of the damaged facade and stained glass windows of the First Christian Church at Marengo Avenue and Walnut Street in Pasadena, California, following a tornado on January 26, 1918. Bricks from the facade of the building have been blown off exposing wood frame beneath and rubble is scattered on the ground.
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Date
1918
Call number
photPF 23797
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