Otto Krebs (German, 1870 - 1955)

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• Lot Description
  "Burning Of Union Depot During The Railroad Riot July 21st and 22nd 1877, Pittsburgh, PA.", c 1877. Chromolithograph on paper, in wood frame, 20.75" x 25.25". This extremely rare print depicts the first nationwide wildcat strike in American history, the Great Railroad Strike of 1877. The most deadly and costly in Pittsburgh, during this strike workers and their families battled with state militia sent from Philadelphia. Persuaded by Pennsylvania Railroad President Thomas Scott, Pennsylvania Governor John Hartranft requested that the federal government send troops to end the fighting. Concerned about the great power of the railroads, Hartranft later called for the recognition of labor unions. Provenance: Daniel M. Fawcett Estate private collection, Pittsburgh, PA. View and Bid on AspireAuctions.com

  Condition

  Good, having creases, an upper edge tear, and some minor horizontal tears through center, minor losses. Trimmed to border edges, with the list of dead retained at foot of print, not examined out of frame.