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GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Striking railroad workers dragging firemen and engineers from a Baltimore freight train at Martinsburg, West Virginia, 17 July 1877. Contemporary American wood engraving

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Striking railroad workers dragging firemen and engineers from a Baltimore freight train at Martinsburg, West Virginia, 17 July 1877. Contemporary American wood engraving


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GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Striking railroad workers dragging firemen and engineers from a Baltimore freight train at Martinsburg, West Virginia, 17 July 1877. Contemporary American wood engraving

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1877 Construction Worker Cow Catcher Engineer Fire Fighter Gang Great Labor Locomotive Movement Rail Road Riot Smoke South East Steam Engine Strike Striker Train West Virginia Working Class Hijack Martinsburg


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This print from the Granger Collection captures a pivotal moment in American history - the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. In this intense scene, striking railroad workers are seen forcefully dragging firemen and engineers from a Baltimore freight train at Martinsburg, West Virginia on July 17th, 1877. The contemporary American wood engraving beautifully depicts the chaos and tension that engulfed the country during this labor movement. The image showcases the power of collective action as these determined men stand up against unfair working conditions and fight for their rights. As smoke billows from the locomotive, we can almost hear the shouts and cries of both sides involved in this riotous clash. The engraving expertly portrays not only the physical struggle between strikers and authority figures but also highlights broader themes such as class conflict and social unrest. This historical snapshot serves as a reminder of how ordinary individuals can come together to challenge oppressive systems. It sheds light on an important chapter in America's industrial development when workers fought tirelessly for better treatment amidst rapid economic growth. The Granger Collection has once again provided us with a fascinating glimpse into our past through this remarkable piece of art.

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