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West Virginia - The Baltimore and Ohio railroad strike - the disaffected workmen dragging firemen
West Virginia - The Baltimore and Ohio railroad strike - the disaffected workmen dragging firemen and engineers from a Baltimore freight train at Martinsburg, July 17th - A violent incident on the tracks - c.1870
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Media ID 11301116
© 2003 Topham Picturepoint
Archive Golden Age Of Train Travel Rail Steam Train Stock Photography Train Trains Transport Travel Vintage Anger Art Collector Disruption Financier Page 46 Trouble
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
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.
West Virginia - The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Strike - A Glimpse into the Turbulent Past
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this vintage photo print, we are transported back to a moment of intense unrest during the Baltimore and Ohio railroad strike in West Virginia. The image captures a scene of chaos and anger as disaffected workmen forcefully drag firemen and engineers from a Baltimore freight train at Martinsburg on July 17th, around 1870. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the troubled times that plagued America's railway history. As steam billows from the locomotive, it symbolizes both progress and trouble intertwined within this pivotal era of transportation. With its rich historical context, this image evokes feelings of disruption and tension that once gripped these tracks. It stands as a testament to the struggles faced by workers fighting for their rights amidst an industrial revolution. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece captured by renowned art collector Cass Canfield, our imagination is ignited with thoughts of what life was like during the golden age of train travel. This snapshot freezes time, allowing us to reflect on how far we have come in terms of labor rights and social justice. This vintage archive treasure offers us an opportunity to delve into history's pages while reminding us not only of past troubles but also inspiring hope for progress yet to be made.
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