Milwaukee Bank Riot | Drawing | Wisconsin Historical Society

Drawing

Milwaukee Bank Riot

Milwaukee Bank Riot | Drawing | Wisconsin Historical Society
Drawing depicting the Milwaukee Bank Riot of June 24, 1861. A large crowd is gathered outside the State Bank and Mitchell's Bank. A fire burns in the street as dirt and other objects are hurled at the bank buildings. Several windows are broken on both buildings.
DESCRIPTION
Drawing depicting the Milwaukee Bank Riot of June 24, 1861. A large crowd is gathered outside the State Bank and Mitchell's Bank. A fire burns in the street as dirt and other objects are hurled at the bank buildings. Several windows are broken on both buildings.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:104419
Creation Date: 1897
Creator Name:Heath, Frederick
City:Milwaukee
County:Milwaukee
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Genre:Drawing
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:CF 5852
Original Dimensions:9.5 x 6.25 inches
SUBJECTS
Clothing and dress
Hats
Suits (Clothing)
Fires
Banks and banking
Cities and towns
Crowds
Riots

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