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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 12317788
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 print captures the chaos and destruction that unfolded during the historic Pullman Strike of 1894. In the heart of Kensington, near Chicago, rioting workers set ablaze a multitude of freight cars at the Illinois Central Railroad yards. The flames engulfed these symbols of industry, sending billowing smoke into the sky and casting an eerie glow over the scene. The illustration, sourced from a contemporary American newspaper, vividly portrays this pivotal moment in labor history. As tensions escalated between striking workers and their employers, protests turned violent as mobs clashed with police forces attempting to maintain order. Amidst this turmoil, one can see brave firefighters battling against all odds to extinguish the raging inferno. Their hoses snake through railroad tracks as they valiantly fight against both time and destruction. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by working-class individuals during this tumultuous period in America's past. It encapsulates not only their frustration but also their determination to fight for better working conditions and fair treatment. As we gaze upon this photograph print from The Granger Collection, we are transported back to late 19th-century Midwest America—a time when social unrest simmered just beneath society's surface. It stands as a testament to both human resilience and our ongoing quest for justice amidst adversity.
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