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RUSSIAN STEEL WORKERS. Russian immigrant steel workers in Homestead, Pennsylvania
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RUSSIAN STEEL WORKERS. Russian immigrant steel workers in Homestead, Pennsylvania
RUSSIAN STEEL WORKERS.
Russian immigrant steel workers in Homestead, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1909
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Media ID 12226838
1909 Hine Homestead Immigrant Lewis Pennsylvania Poor Russian Steelworker Suspenders Wickes Working Class
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This photograph titled "RUSSIAN STEEL WORKERS" takes us back to the turn of the century in Homestead, Pennsylvania. Immigrants from Russia are depicted here, their strong and determined faces telling stories of resilience and hard work. The photographer Lewis Hine beautifully captures a group portrait of these men who have left their homeland behind in search of better opportunities. The image showcases the working class heroes that built America's industrial might, with each steelworker proudly wearing his suspenders as a symbol of their trade. Their worn-out clothing hints at the hardships they endure daily to provide for themselves and their families. Hine's lens transports us to an early North American landscape where factories dominated the skyline, billowing smoke into the air. This photo is not just a snapshot frozen in time but serves as a reminder of an era when immigrants played an integral role in shaping our nation's history. Displayed within this print is more than just a historical moment; it represents hope, sacrifice, and determination etched onto each face captured by Hine's camera lens. It reminds us that progress often comes at great cost and that we owe much gratitude to those who paved the way for future generations. As we gaze upon this powerful image today, let it serve as inspiration to appreciate our roots and honor those who came before us – reminding us all that strength can be found even amidst adversity.
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