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PULLMAN STRIKE, 1894. Freight cars burning at the Illinois Central Railroad yards in Kensington
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PULLMAN STRIKE, 1894. Freight cars burning at the Illinois Central Railroad yards in Kensington
PULLMAN STRIKE, 1894.
Freight cars burning at the Illinois Central Railroad yards in Kensington, near Chicago, after being set afire by rioting workers during the Pullman strike, 6 July 1894. Illustration from a contemporary American newspaper
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Media ID 13133453
1894 Burn Chicago Conflict Destruction Firefighting Freight Car Hose July Kensington Midwest Police Protester Pullman Railroad Track Riot Side Smoke Striker Vandalism Working Class Yard Extinguish
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This powerful print captures the chaos and destruction that unfolded during the Pullman Strike of 1894. In the heart of Kensington, near Chicago, freight cars burn fiercely at the Illinois Central Railroad yards. The flames engulfing these symbols of industry were ignited by rioting workers who had reached their breaking point. The image portrays a city in conflict, with smoke billowing into the sky as firefighters desperately try to extinguish the raging inferno. Amidst this scene of destruction, police officers stand on one side, attempting to maintain order amidst a mob of protesters. This turn-of-the-century illustration from an American newspaper encapsulates both the physical and metaphorical firestorm that consumed Chicago during this tumultuous period. The Pullman Strike was a pivotal moment in American labor history, representing a clash between workers and industrialists over fair wages and working conditions. It was a battle fought by those from all walks of life - from blue-collar workers to middle-class sympathizers - united against corporate greed and exploitation. In this photograph, we witness not only vandalism but also resilience; it is an embodiment of worker solidarity against oppressive forces. As we look upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by those fighting for justice and equality in America's past.
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