Strip District in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Great Strike Ignites the Nation!
Great Railroad Strike of 1877
Within a week, the strike reached more than a dozen lines and extended from New York State west to the Rockies and south to Texas. Mass rallies were held in Buffalo, Albany, Trenton, Boston and New York City. In Chicago, a crowd of 10,000 people fended off police attacks. A general strike in Saint Louis lasted five days. Over all, 100,000 people are estimated to have participated in the strike and the popular uprising that ensued in many cities across the country.
Erected 2007 by the Howling Mob Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Labor Unions • Notable Events • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1791.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 26.807′ N, 79° 59.49′ W. Marker was in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It was in the Strip District. Marker was at the intersection of 13th Street and Mulberry Way on 13th Street. Marker was mounted on a Municipal light pole near the Heinz History Center. It was removed by museum administration for unspecified reasons. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15222, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Lewis and Clark Expedition (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pennsylvania Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Empty Pocket Pays (approx. ¼ mile away); "The Bell Speaks" (approx. ¼ mile away); Union Local 471 American Federation of Musicians (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sixteenth Street Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); August Wilson (approx. 0.3 miles away); Allegheny Aqueduct (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other Great Railroad Strike of 1877 Markers erected by the Howling Mob Society in 2007.
Also see . . . The Howling Mob Society Website. (Submitted on January 4, 2010.)
Additional commentary.
1. Interesting backstory of the Howling Mob Society and its markers.
“The Howling Mob Society (HMS) is a collaboration of artists, activists and historians committed to unearthing stories neglected by mainstream history. HMS brings increased visibility to the radical history of Pittsburgh, PA through grassroots artistic practice. We chose to focus on The Great Railroad Strike of 1877, a national uprising that saw some of its most dramatic moments in Pittsburgh.” From their website.
— Submitted August 2, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Additional keywords. Social Justice Struggles
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2010. This page has been viewed 1,413 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 5, 2010. 2. submitted on January 1, 2010. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.