San Francisco Ironworkers Strike and Streetcar Destruction (silent, 1917)

Creator: A/V Geeks 16mm Films

Description: This black-and-white footage captures scenes from the Ironworkers strike in San Francisco, California, highlighting labor unrest and civil disruption. the newsreel includes compelling moments of violence and the destruction of a streetcar, a stark symbol of the tensions between labor unions and industrial authorities. This film offers a historical glimpse into early 20th-century labor struggles and their impact on urban life in San Francisco. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.

Online Copy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMhCqNnHxT4

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