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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
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning poster prints from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic image of "The Great Railroad Strike" by Kean Collection from Fine Art Storehouse. Witness the intense moment of the burning of the Union railway depot and hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania during the historic railroad workers' strike in July 1877. This captivating photograph, taken by the Kean Collection/Getty Images, transports you back in time, making it an essential addition to any history enthusiast's wall. Bring the drama and intrigue of the past into your home or office with this striking poster print.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 20.8cm (11.9" x 8.2")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
The Great Railroad Strike - A Fiery Clash of Labor and Industry in 1877
EDITORS COMMENTS
. 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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