Steel Worker Collection

Steel Workers Organizing Comittee. Painting for a poster (never printed), late 1930s, by Ben Shahn
SHAHN: STEEL UNION POSTER. Steel Workers Organizing Comittee. Painting for a poster (never printed), late 1930s, by Ben Shahn

IRON AND STEEL FACTORY
Emine Basa

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Yasemin Bakan

Fire dance
Yasemin Bakan

Pittsburgh, 1916. Contemporary cartoon for The Masses by Robert Minor on a steelworkers strike in Pittsburgh
LABOR CARTOON, 1916. Pittsburgh, 1916. Contemporary cartoon for The Masses by Robert Minor on a steelworkers strike in Pittsburgh

Ore procession facility

19th Century Mine
Vintage engraving of men sifting ore at a 19th Century Mine

Stamp mill
Antique illustration of a men using a Stamp mill at a 19th Century Mine

Blast Furnace
Vintage engraving of a Blast Furnace

Blast stoves
Antique illustration of a Blast stoves

STEEL FACTORY, 1866. File cutting at a steel factory in Sheffield, England. Wood engraving, English, 1866

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. The state militias position on the Monongahela River at Shanty Hill, commanding the town. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

STEELYARD BALANCE, 1819. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

STEEL WORKS, 1892. Steam-powered drop forge. Line engraving, French, 1892

STEEL: ROLLING MILL, 1892. Rolling mill for making sheet steel. Line engraving, French, 1892

HENRY CLAY FRICK (1849-1919). American industrialist. The attempted assassination of Henry Clay Frick by the Russian-American anarchist Alexander Berkman on 23 July 1892, during the Homestead Strike

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. The Burning Barges. The attempt by strikers to burn the barges bringing Pinkerton agents to Homestead in July 1892. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

GERMANY: IRON FOUNDRY 1899. Pig iron foundry of the Stumm Iron Works in German Lorraine, 1899

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BESSEMER STEEL, 1875. Casting large steel ingots for heavy ordnance at the Bessemer Steel plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Line engraving, American, 1875

BESSEMER STEEL, 1875. Emptying a converter at the Bessemer Steel plant at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, American 1875

BESSEMER STEEL manufacture at Andrew Carnegies Pittsburgh steel works in 1886: contemporary colored engraving

BESSEMER STEEL manufacture and the rolling of railway track at Bethlehem, Pa. in 1876: contemporary colored engraving

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. The Pinkerton men leaving the barges after the surrender. Contemporary color engraving

BESSEMER STEEL, 1876. Bessemer Steel manufacture and the rolling of railway track at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, 1876

BESSEMER STEEL, 1886. Making Bessemer steel at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, 1886

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. The Mob Assailing the Pinkerton Men on Their Way to the Temporary Prison. Wood engraving from a contemporary newspaper

HOMESTEAD STRIKE, 1892. The First Troops in Homestead. The Eighteenth Regiment passing the Office and Works of the Carnegie Company. Wood engraving from a contemporary newspaper

Steel foundry worker wearing protective clothing while handling molten metal at a blast furnace in a steelworks. This worker is employed at the JSC Severstal steelworks, near Cherepovets

Steel production
MODEL RELEASED. Steel production. Man quenching steel in a steelworks. This is the process by which steel at a temperature of 920 degrees Celsius is plunged into cold water or oil

Soviet spaceflight monument, Russia
Soviet spaceflight monument. Statue of a steelworker holding the Sputnik satellite. This monument was erected to commemorate the achievements of the Soviet Unions space program

FILM STILL: CONSTRUCTION. American, 1920s

STEEL SQUARE WORKS, 1857. Vignette from a poster advertising the Chisel and Steel Square Works of Shaftsbury, Vermont. American lithograph, 1857

Tempering a long metal bar in an industrial furnace. The bar was heated prior to hammering and shaping to make railway rails. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

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"Steel Workers: The Backbone of America's Industrial Revolution" In the late 1930s, artist Ben Shahn created a powerful painting for a poster that depicted the strength and resilience of steel workers. Although this artwork was never printed, it symbolized the spirit of unity among these hardworking individuals who formed the Steel Workers Organizing Committee. The struggles faced by they can be traced back to events like the attempted assassination of American industrialist Henry Clay Frick in 1892 during the Homestead Strike. This wood engraving from that time serves as a reminder of the challenges they endured while fighting for fair working conditions and wages. Amidst their demanding work environment in iron and steel factories, these workers found moments to celebrate life through fire dances. These fiery performances showcased their passion and dedication towards their craft, even amidst extreme temperatures reaching up to 1640° Fahrenheit. Behind every finished product lies an intricate process starting with ore procession facilities. These facilities were crucial in transforming raw materials into usable components for various industries during the 19th century mining era. Stamp mills played a vital role in crushing ores into fine powder before further processing could take place. They were essential tools within mines, ensuring efficient extraction methods while maximizing productivity. At the heart of every iron and steel factory stood blast furnaces – towering structures where intense heat melted raw materials such as iron ore or scrap metal to produce molten metal used in countless applications across industries worldwide. To maintain optimal furnace temperature levels, blast stoves provided hot air necessary for combustion within these massive structures. Their importance cannot be overstated as they ensured continuous production cycles without compromising quality standards. These captivating images have been featured on Popular Science Magazine covers throughout history, showcasing not only technological advancements but also paying homage to those who dedicated their lives to shaping our modern world through steel production.