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The Mob Sacking a Private Residence in Pittsburgh, July 23d.

Wide-spread rioting in Pittsburg led to the burning of over 40 buildings and the deaths of dozens of people.

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Pennsylvania - The Mob Sacking a Private Residence in Pittsburgh, July 23d.

About this Document

  • Source: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
  • Citation: The Newberry Library
  • Date: August 4, 1877