Republic Steel Sculpture (Chicago, Illinois)
USA /
Illinois /
Burnham /
Chicago, Illinois /
South Avenue O, 11700
World
/ USA
/ Illinois
/ Burnham
World / United States / Illinois
memorial, monument, sculpture, place with historical importance, massacre
The monument at the entrance to the Chicago District plant was dedicated to Republic Steel's employees and area residents. Six long bars symbolize Republic's six steel districts, the four short bars mark the cardinal compass points from the plant to the community, and the spiral bar signifies the bond between Republic and its neighbors.
Many mistakenly call this the Memorial Day Massacre Memorial. The actual commemorative plaque is in the parking lot of Memorial Hall. That plaque lists the names of the ten people who lost their lives in the massacre.
www.illinoislaborhistory.org/memorial-day-massacre.html
Many mistakenly call this the Memorial Day Massacre Memorial. The actual commemorative plaque is in the parking lot of Memorial Hall. That plaque lists the names of the ten people who lost their lives in the massacre.
www.illinoislaborhistory.org/memorial-day-massacre.html
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day_massacre_of_1937
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Coordinates: 41°40'58"N 87°32'23"W
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