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GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Burning of the Lebanon Valley Bridge, on the Schuylkill River near Reading, Pennsylvania, by rioters on the night of 22 July 1877, during the Great Railroad Strike. Contemporary American wood engraving
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GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Burning of the Lebanon Valley Bridge, on the Schuylkill River near Reading, Pennsylvania, by rioters on the night of 22 July 1877, during the Great Railroad Strike. Contemporary American wood engraving
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This print captures the intense and chaotic scene of the Great Railroad Strike in 1877. The image showcases the burning of the Lebanon Valley Bridge, located on the Schuylkill River near Reading, Pennsylvania. Rioters, driven by frustration and anger, set fire to this vital transportation link on the night of July 22nd. The wood engraving is a contemporary American depiction that vividly portrays the turmoil and unrest during this significant historical event. Thick smoke billows from the bridge as flames engulf its structure, symbolizing both physical destruction and societal upheaval. The Great Railroad Strike was a pivotal moment in American labor history. It began as a protest against wage cuts imposed by major railroads but quickly escalated into widespread violence and disruption across several states. Workers united in their demands for fair treatment and better working conditions. This image serves as a reminder of how social movements can sometimes turn turbulent when grievances are left unaddressed. It also highlights acts of vandalism carried out by agitators during times of trouble. As an artifact from this era, it provides valuable insight into one chapter of America's industrial past—a time marked by conflict between workers seeking justice and powerful corporations defending their interests.
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