1917: Spectators and Striking Workers

Spectators and Striking Workers

Image of spectators and striking workers from the Bloomington and Normal Electric Power and Railway company occupying the street in Bloomington, Illinois. The 2nd Illinois Field Artillery was called to Bloomington during a strike by the workers from the Bloomington and Normal Electric Power and Railway company that began on July 5, 1917.

Courtesy of the Chicago Historical Society.

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