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Crowd gathered in front of butcher shop during meat riot, New York, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
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Crowd gathered in front of butcher shop during meat riot, New York, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Crowd gathered in front of butcher shop during meat riot, New York, 1910
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1910 Butchers Butchers Shop City Life Citylife Daily Life George Grantham Bain In Front Of Position Protest Protester Protestor Riot Rioting Shop Front Shopfront Store Storefront Waggon Wagon Bain George Graham Bain News Service Boycott George Graham Bain Press Photography
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Chaos erupts on the streets of New York City in this striking photograph taken by Bain News Service in 1910. The scene depicts a crowd gathered outside a butcher shop, caught up in the midst of a meat riot that was sweeping through the city at the time. Amidst the chaos, people from all walks of life - men, women, and children - can be seen protesting against high prices and poor working conditions for butchers.
The photograph captures the intensity of the moment as protesters shout slogans and wave signs in an effort to draw attention to their cause. The butcher shop itself appears abandoned, its storefront shattered by the commotion outside. In contrast, a horse-drawn wagon stands idly by on the street corner, oblivious to the turmoil unfolding around it.
This powerful image not only captures a pivotal moment in American history but also serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by ordinary people during times of economic hardship and social unrest. The photograph's stark black-and-white tones add to its dramatic impact, drawing us into the heart of the action with unflinching realism.
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