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Employees of the Baldwin Locomotive works standing outside bldg., Philadelphia, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
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Employees of the Baldwin Locomotive works standing outside bldg., Philadelphia, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Employees of the Baldwin Locomotive works standing outside bldg., Philadelphia, 1910
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1910 Action Anger Angry Arial View Class Elevated View Employee Employment Fury General Strike George Grantham Bain Industrial Action Rage Reaction Reactionary Riot Rioter Rioting Social Class Strike Uprising Working Class Bain George Graham Bain News Service Baldwin Locomotive Works George Graham Bain Press Photography
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Standoff at Baldwin Locomotive Works - A Glimpse into Industrial Tensions in Early 20th Century America
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In this striking photograph taken by George Grantham Bain of the Bain News Service, employees of the Baldwin Locomotive works stand defiantly outside their Philadelphia building on a chilly day in 1910. The atmosphere is tense as workers from various departments gather together, united in their determination to protest against unfair labor practices.
The General Strike of 1910 had just begun, and this photograph captures the height of industrial action at Baldwin Locomotive Works. As tensions simmered between management and employees over wages, working conditions, and union recognition, these men stood firm in their resolve to fight for better treatment on the factory floor.
Bain's lens has captured a moment frozen in time - one that speaks volumes about labor struggles during America's early 20th century industrial era. The photograph not only documents the event but also conveys the emotions of frustration and anger felt by these workers as they stood united against their employer, demanding fair treatment and better working conditions.
This powerful image is a testament to Bain News Service's commitment to documenting significant events in American history, providing an invaluable window into the past for future generations.
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