A powerful tornado struck the city of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, on the afternoon of May 21, 1953. It made at least 150 homes on the more suburban outskirts of the city were damaged and in some instances reduced to rubble. Financial losses in Canada totaled $15 million; five people were killed, 48 were injured, and 500 were left homeless.
Take a look at these incredible photos from John Rochon to see what Sarnia, Ontario looked like just after the tornado in 1953.
Take a look at these incredible photos from John Rochon to see what Sarnia, Ontario looked like just after the tornado in 1953.
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| Christina St. looking south from Lochiel St. |
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| Clean-up work on the Vendome Hotel |
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| East side of Christina St. looking south to Cromwell St. |
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| East side of Front St. between Lochiel and Cromwell Sts. showing tornado damage to the Barr building and the Mackenzie-Milne building |
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| East side of Front St. just south of Bank of Commerce |
