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Chicago Riots 1894

RAILWAY STRIKE AT CHICAGO Military called in to suppress the rioting at 40th and Loomis Streets

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Media ID 581988

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1894 40th Called Chicago Rioting Riots Strike Suppress Loomis


22"x18" Modern Frame

Introducing the Chicago Riots 1894 Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating historical image depicts a pivotal moment in American history, as military personnel were called in to quell the chaos of the Railway Strike at Chicago's 40th and Loomis Streets. The raw emotion and intensity of the scene are beautifully captured in this vintage photograph. Display this evocative framed print in your home or office as a conversation starter or a reminder of the past. Bring history to life with the Chicago Riots 1894 Framed Print from Media Storehouse.

20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")

Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.


EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the chaotic scene of the Chicago Riots of 1894, a pivotal moment in American labor history. The image was taken at the intersection of 40th and Loomis Streets, where tensions between striking railroad workers and law enforcement reached a boiling point. The Great Railroad Strike of 1894, also known as the Pullman Strike, began in May of that year when workers at the Pullman Palace Car Company in Chicago went on strike in protest of wage cuts and other grievances. The strike quickly spread to other railroad workers across the country, causing significant disruptions to the transportation infrastructure and the economy as a whole. As the situation in Chicago grew increasingly volatile, President Grover Cleveland called in federal troops to quell the unrest. In this photograph, members of the U.S. Army can be seen standing atop a carriage, brandishing rifles and bayonets, as they attempt to restore order amidst the chaos below. Smoke rises from the streets, and the sounds of shouts, sirens, and gunfire fill the air. The Chicago Riots of 1894 marked a turning point in American labor relations, as the use of military force against striking workers set a precedent for future labor disputes. The event also highlighted the growing tensions between labor and management, and the need for reforms to protect the rights of workers. This powerful photograph serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious history of labor struggles in the United States.

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