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GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Scenes of angry mobs and rioting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Scenes of angry mobs and rioting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877.
Scenes of angry mobs and rioting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during the Great Railroad Strike, July 1877. Contemporary American engraving
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Media ID 12318672
1877 Angry Burning Depot Destruction Great July Labor Movement Looting Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Railroad Railroad Station Riot Strike
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This print captures the tumultuous scenes of the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The image showcases a moment in history when anger and frustration reached boiling point, as angry mobs took to the streets, rioting against the injustices they faced. The engraving depicts a chaotic scene filled with burning buildings, looting, and destruction. It serves as a stark reminder of the intense emotions that swept through this industrial city during that fateful July in 1877. The labor movement was at its peak as workers fought for fair wages and better working conditions. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness ordinary people transformed into an impassioned mob demanding change. Their collective voices echoed through North Pennsylvania Avenue as they targeted railroad stations and depots - symbols of power and oppression. The artist's skillful rendering brings to life the intensity of these events while also highlighting their historical significance. This print is not just an artistic representation but rather a window into an important chapter in American history. As we gaze upon this powerful image from Granger Art on Demand, it reminds us of the struggles faced by those who came before us and inspires us to continue fighting for justice today.
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