Haymarket Riot

The Haymarket Riot on 4 May 1886 in Chicago, Illinois is the origin of international May Day observances and in popular literature inspired the inaccurate caricature of "the bomb-throwing anarchist". The causes of the incident are still controversial, although deeply polarized attitudes separating the business and working communities in late 19th century Chicago are generally acknowledged as having precipitated the tragedy and its aftermath.

External images

• Late 19th century postcard view of Haymarket Square
• The police monument at its original site in Haymarket Square
• Gelert's Union League Club statue in the courtyard of Chicago police headquarters
• Brogger's sculpture at Haymarket Square during the winter of 2004-05