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Riot in Philadelphia, July 7th 1844

Riot in Philadelphia, July 7th 1844. Image provided by Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Related Story
Church of St. Philip Neri
Related Essays
From Weccacoe to South Philadelphia: The Changing Face of a Neighborhood, Roots of the “City of Neighborhoods”: Southwark and the Northern Liberties
Street Address
218 Queen St
Creator Name
H. Bucholzer
Date Created
1844
Description
Lithograph depicting Nativists battling the militia in the Bible Riots of June 1844. St. Philip Neri Church is in the background. Lithograph by James Baillie, New York and J. Sowle, New Bedford, Mass.
Contributing Institution
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania: Society Print Collection (Bb 892 B921)
Tags
Church of St. Philip Neri, Firearms, Military uniforms, Militias, Nativism, Riots of 1844
Topics
Civic Life & Politics
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