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The Intersection of Burlington and Linn Streets, barricaded after the 2006 F2 tornado with damaged buildings in the background.

Damaged cars near Burlington Street after the 2006 F2 tornado.

Burlington Street over Ralston Creek with orange pylons blocking one lane after the 2006 F2 tornado.

A car flipped over at The L & M Mighty Shop after the 2006 F2 tornado.

The Mill Resturant damaged after the 2006 F2 tornado.

Firetrucks parked on Burlington Street after the 2006 F2 tornado.

Traffic on Burlington Street with damaged buildings in the background after the 2006 F2 tornado.

Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center damaged after the 2006 F2 tornado.

People taking pictures of debris and damage at the intersection of Burlington and Gilbert Streets after the 2006 F2 tornado.

Apartments and Businesses on the corner of Burlington and Gilbert Streets damaged by the 2006 F2 tornado.

The Mill damaged after the 2006 F2 tornado.

Debris outside of The Mill after the 2006 F2 tornado.

The Mill damaged after the 2006 F2 tornado.

Apartments and Businesses on the corner of Burlington and Gilbert Streets damaged by the 2006 F2 tornado

Burlington Street Looking North onto Clinton Street after the 2006 F2 tornado.

Debris and barricades along the corner northeast and southeast corners of Burlington and Clinton Streets after the 2006 F2 tornado.

Mailboxes of Iowa City and other businesses damaged from the 2006 F2 tornado.

The Mill had to replace its signs and doors after being hit by the 2006 F2 tornado.

Businesses along the 300 Block of Burlington Street, damaged from the 2006 F2 tornado.

2006 tornado damage: Mailboxes of Iowa City, the Futon Shop, and the barricaded intersection of Burlington and Linn Streets.

The Mill with wooden sign declaring "The Mill is Open!" after the 2006 F2 tornado struck.

The Dubuque Street entrance to the Pedestrian Mall, looking north, blocked off after the 2006 F2 tornado struck.

Apartments, formerly The Rebel Motel, and Shoe Doctor damage after the the 2006 F2 tornado struck. A postcard published by Economy Advertising reads 'REBEL MOTEL: Built in 1963 and 1964 during the Civil War Centennial. The Rebel is conveniently…

The sign at the Mill hangs askew after the 2006 F2 tornado struck.

Many homes had to replace blown-out windows. The lucky ones did this sooner rather than later; a hot and stuffy summer followed.

Displaced playground equipment came to a rest at the end of North 7th Avenue.

Ladders: an essential tornado damage inspection tool.

People work to clear out the debris from the second floor of this home, where walls and the roof were ripped off.

Patches of pink fluff insulation drape over tree limbs as the F2 tornado winds down. How many miles did this insulation fly? Where did it come from?

Winds ripped out screen windows and tore down large tree trunks towards the end of the tornado's path.

On April 13, 2006, the Continuing After Breast Cancer Support Group held a meeting at Mercy Hospital, 500 East Market Street. Nurse Mary McCarthy shares their story.

Street view and aerial view of Martini's and the Union Bar (121 East College)

Hartwig Motors was at 629 Riverside Drive

Specifications for the construction of the spire of the North Presbyterian Church of Iowa City

Letter from A.B. Walker to Rev. Robert Reed regarding property that was deeded to the church

Notice to appear and petition seeking to block demolition of First Presbyterian Church building, which is now known as Old Brick Church

Letter from church leadership to members who purchased church fixtures regarding a request to sell those fixtures to Old Brick Associates, who had purchased the church building

Bid from Gordon Russell Inc. to demolish church building

Specifications for receiving bids to demolish church building

Letter from Lutheran Campus Ministry to First Presbyterian Church leadership regarding their offer to purchase church building