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The Great Railroad Strike
Illustration of the burning of the Union railway depot and hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania during the Great Railroad strike in July 1877. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)
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Kean Collection
Media ID 13588225
© 2010 Getty Images
1870 1879 Burning Crisis Crowd Fire Fire Natural Phenomenon Hotel Huty 17027 Illustrative Technique Industrial Building Labor Union Pittsburgh Rail Transportation Railroad Track Strike Industrial Action
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The Great Railroad Strike - A Fiery Clash of Labor and Industry in 1877
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. This print from the Kean Collection/Getty Images takes us back to a pivotal moment in American history - the Great Railroad Strike of July 1877. The image depicts the burning Union railway depot and hotel, engulfed in flames amidst a chaotic crowd. The illustrative technique used here adds depth and intensity to this archival snapshot, capturing the raw emotion of a nation on edge. As fire rages through the industrial building, it symbolizes not only a natural phenomenon but also an eruption of social unrest. In this horizontal composition, we witness firsthand the crisis that unfolded during this historic strike. People from all walks of life are drawn together by their shared struggle against oppressive working conditions and low wages. The railroad tracks leading into Pittsburgh serve as both physical barriers and symbolic pathways for change. This illustration serves as a powerful reminder of the strength found within labor unions fighting for fair treatment in rail transportation during this tumultuous period between 1870-1879. As we gaze upon this evocative scene, let us reflect on how far we have come since those fiery days while acknowledging that there is still work to be done to ensure justice for workers across industries today.
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