Sepia-toned photo of two men in conductor's uniforms, likely Detroit United Railway workers, collecting funds to support the Boston street car strike along the sidewalk on the west side of Woodward Avenue between Atwater Street and the riverfront

Description:
Sepia-toned photo of two men in conductor's uniforms, likely Detroit United Railway workers, collecting funds to support the Boston street car strike along the sidewalk on the west side of Woodward Avenue between Atwater Street and the riverfront. The men hold tambourines and stand beside a small cart bearing a sign that reads, "Help the Striking Street Car Men of Boston, Mass." Several other people stand nearby including a boy who appears to be selling newspapers. H.D. Edwards and Company stands in the background.
Date Issued:
1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Subject Topic:
Strikes, Labor Unions, Downtown, Woodward Avenue, and Detroit United Railway
Rights:
No Copyright - United States
URL:
http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/D26F4044-A0E3-48EC-8406-266324665351