Haymarket Square Collection

Handbill in English and in German calling the mass meeting at Haymarket Square, Chicago, May 4, 1886
HAYMARKET HANDBILL, 1886. Handbill in English and in German calling the mass meeting at Haymarket Square, Chicago, May 4, 1886

USA, Nebraska, Lincoln, Haymarket Square, Union Pacific Railroad, Historic District, Restored Warehouses

Haymarket Square packed with horse-drawn carriages, Chicago, 1893 (b / w photo)
2957722 Haymarket Square packed with horse-drawn carriages, Chicago, 1893 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Sleighing Haymarket Square Boston 1859 Winslow Homer
Sleighing in Haymarket Square, Boston, 1859. Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910). Wood engraving

CHICAGO: HAYMARKET SQUARE. View of Haymarket Square in Chicago, Illinois. Photogravure, c1893

JOHANN JOSEPH MOST (1846-1906). German anarchist. A cartoon comment by Thomas Nast following the Haymarket Riot of 1886

HAYMARKET HANDBILL, 1886. Handbill in English and in German calling the mass meeting at Haymarket Square, Chicago, Illinois, 4 May 1886

Liberty Is Not Anarchy. Thomas Nasts cartoon of September 1886 applauding the guilty verdict in the case of
HAYMARKET TRIAL, 1886. Liberty Is Not Anarchy. Thomas Nasts cartoon of September 1886 applauding the guilty verdict in the case of the Haymarket Riot of Chicago in May of that year

HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886. The Haymarket Meeting. - In the Name of the People. I Command You to Disperse
HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886. The Haymarket Meeting. -" In the Name of the People. I Command You to Disperse." The police takes action at the meeting in Haymarket Square, Chicago, 4 May 1886

HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886. The Police Followed the Retreating Anarchists and Sent Deadly Volleys Into Their Midst in Chicago, Illinois, 4 May 1886. Wood engraving, 1887

BOSTON: HAYMARKET SQUARE. Wood engraving, American, 1853

THE HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886. Riot at the meeting at Haymarket Square, Chicago, Illinois, 4 May 1886. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

THE HAYMARKET RIOT, 1886. Riot at Chicago, May 4, 1886. Contemporary colored engraving

LIBERTY IS NOT ANARCHY. Thomas Nasts 1886 cartoon approving The Supreme Courts guilty verdict in the trial of eight alleged anarchists, seven of whom were sentenced to death

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"Haymarket Square: A Historic Hub of Activism and Controversy" Haymarket Square, located in the heart of Chicago, has witnessed some of the most significant events in American labor history. In May 1886, a handbill in both English and German called for a mass meeting at Haymarket Square, igniting what would become known as the Haymarket Riot. This pivotal moment marked a turning point in the fight for workers' rights. The Union Pacific Railroad's historic district in Nebraska's Lincoln was also named after this iconic square, symbolizing its significance across state lines. A captivating black and white photograph from 1893 showcases Haymarket Square packed with horse-drawn carriages. This image transports us back to an era when bustling activity filled these streets. Restored warehouses now stand proudly within Lincoln's Haymarket Square historic district. These buildings serve as reminders of the area's rich industrial past while offering modern amenities to visitors and residents alike. Interestingly, even Boston had its own version of sleighing at Haymarket Square back in 1859 - immortalized by Winslow Homer through his artwork. This demonstrates how this name resonated beyond Chicago itself. The photogravure captures an aerial view during its prime years. It reflects the vibrant energy that once pulsed through this epicenter of social change and activism. Notable figures like Johann Joseph Most left their mark on history as influential German anarchists who played a role in shaping public opinion during those tumultuous times. Their ideologies clashed with others like Thomas Nast, whose cartoon celebrated the guilty verdicts handed down after the infamous riot. In retrospect, Liberty Is Not Anarchy became a rallying cry against anarchism but also sparked debates about individual freedoms versus societal order—a debate that still echoes today. Haymarket Square stands as more than just a physical location; it represents an enduring symbol of struggle and resilience throughout American labor history.