Crowd Scenes from Historical Events

Collection of crowd scenes from significant historical events in Europe, portraying moments of proclamation, mourning, and community gatherings.

Inauguration of the Congress of Free Thought at the Roman College, September 20, 1904, Rome, Italy, photograph by Dante Paolocci, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXI, No 39, September 25, 1904.

Proclamation of the Venezia Tridentina (Trentino-Alto Adige) annexation to the Kingdom of Italy, October 10, Trento, Italy, photo by Enrico Unterveger, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XVLII, No 42, October 17, 1920.

12/07/1917. The Purísima festival in Barcelona. Appearance of the Plaza de la Igualada At the exit of the Religious function held in the church of San Agustín.

12/01/1922. Barcelona - Demonstration of mourning leaving the Clinical Hospital for the burial of the Victims of "la Golondrina".

HªCATALUÑA-EMBARQUE DE EMIGRANTES EN EL PUERTO DE BARCELONA-"ILUSTRACIÓ CATALANA"1910. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID.

Meeting in Plovdiv centre, the vranguelistes, 1921.

12/31/1923. Almeria. A manifestation. Appearance of the Surroundings of the civil government Upon the arrival of the demonstration that was organized after the "Pro-Strategic Railway" Rally. Photo: Fernandez. late ed.

Alicante, 1910. Tribute to Mr. Altamira in Alicante. Solemn moment of discovery of the tombstone placed on the street to which the name of the illustrious wise man has been given. Moments later, from the balcony of the Bank of Spain, Mr. Altamira spoke a few words and thanked.

Madrid, March 1905. Tribute to Don José Echegaray in the National Library.

Grand Master of Freemasonry Ettore Ferrari's (1845-1929) speech on Janiculum Hill during commemorations for Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882), Rome, Italy, photograph by Dante Paolocci (1856-1926), from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXIV, No 28, July 14, 1907.

Inauguration of the Congress of Free Thought at the Roman College, September 20, 1904, Rome, Italy, photograph by Dante Paolocci, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXI, No 39, September 25, 1904.

Elizabeth Gurley Flynn (1890-1964), addressing Paterson Silk Strikers, June 1913.

04/07/1913. Tribute to a distinguished writer. Solemn moment to discover the tombstone that the Madrid city council dedicates to the memory of Mr. Juan Valera and that has been placed in the house where the eminent novelist lived.

Madrid. 12/09/1918. Madrid business protests. Demonstration at the Palace of the Presidency of the Council.

01/31/1937. Presidency of a demonstration through the streets of Valencia.

ACTO OFICIAL-PLAZA MAYOR DE VALLADOLID HACIA 1925.

10/31/1922. Logroño. Demonstration of Duel. The Public Gathered in front of the Mortuary House when the burial of the former minister Mr. Amos Salvador was organized. (photo Wall) -.

Huisvlijt Exhibition of the Volksbond, Utrecht, 9-16 June 1909. Print recto, L.O.

12/04/1910. The Republican-socialist rally in Bilbao. The Demonstration, as it passed through the Alameda de Mazarredo, when addressing the Civil Government, to deliver the Agreed Conclusions.

Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection prints Anefo Rousel, photo number 157-0088. 1956

"The law of successful national life is the law of work" - President Roosevelt's Labor Day speech, Rutland, Vermont, 1902

Modena, 21 April 1927 - Gathering union

07/02/1910. Anti-clerical demonstration in front of the Bilbao town hall.

Little Falls, Phil. Caley speaking on "Permitted" corner

11/30/1923. Athens. Venicelist Demonstration. An aspect of the recent demonstration held to ask for the return of former president Venicelos to Greece. (Central photo) -.

08/19/1923. Madrid. Tribute to a distinguished journalist. Discovery of the tombstone placed in the house on Serrano Street where the unforgettable president of the Press Association, Don Miguel Moya, lived.

Photograph of crowds in Birmingham during the proclamation of Edward VIII becoming King

07/01/1911. The general strike in Zaragoza. The Workers Gathered at the rally in which it was agreed to continue the general strike that worries the authorities so much.

12/31/1920. Berlin. The fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the German Empire. Appearance of the University Assembly Hall during the Commemorative party. Photo: Photothek -.

11/01/1916. In the bullring of Valencia. Rally held to protest against the rise in the price of gas and electricity.

12/31/1936. José Cano Coloma, mayor of Valencia, at a moment in his speech, upon unveiling the plaque that labeled the Plaza de la Generalitat Catalana.

04/19/1913. Protest against attack. Conservative rally held yesterday tomorrow at the Grand Theater of this Court.

Against the Catalan statute. Rally in the bullring in Madrid. (July 28, 1932, unpublished photo).

12/31/1921. Barcelona. Work of Culture. Release of Birds Collected by Complaints from the Society for the Protection of Animals and Plants.

Weizmann speaking. 1925, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Vote at the Chamber of Labour in Milan on the occasion of the gas workers strike, November 1909, Italy, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXXVI, No 49, November 5, 1909.

1910s OVERHEAD VIEW OF A LARGE CROWD WATCHING PEOPLE MARCHING IN A SUFFRAGE PARADE CIRCA 1914

Black and white photo of large crowds of people in New York city after the results of the 1932 presidential elections.

The American Depression: March on Washington by ex-servicemen asking for the bonuses promised to them to be paid in a lump sum. The government could not grant their request due to a budget deficit. The men stormed the Capitol in protest. 1932.

04/27/1912. Yesterday's rally in Madrid. Appearance of Prince Alfonso's room during the celebration of the rally against blasphemy.

Valencia, June 1915. Blasco Ibáñez in Valencia. Reception given to Mr. Blasco Ibáñez by his coreligionists upon arrival in Valencia.

08/27/1910. In honor of a Professor. Tribute on Santo Domingo de la Calzada to the illustrious son of that town, Mr. Hipólito Casas (X), rector of the University of Zaragoza, Verified by the initiative of the city council and in the Session Hall. Photo: M. de Oñate.

Postcard of the Lord Mayor of Birmingham Proclaiming George V 10/05/1910. Printed by H.W.Minett

Prohibition advocate Carrie Nation, known for smashing up saloons, was mocked by students at a rally in 1902 on State street at north university. Excessive student drinking and rowdy behaviour had made a paid police force necessary by 1871. Cooks temperance hotel and Maynards temperance saloon mirrored the national movement opposed to alcohol. in 1903 the city adopted a dry line prohibiting the sale of alcohol East of Division Street. though Ann Arbor celebrated the end of prohibition in 1933, hard liquor was available only in private clubs such as the town club and the elks until 1960. the dry line was abolished by 1969.

10/31/1908. The town house. Arrival of the workers' commissions with the flags of the respective groups at the new registered office.

Jewish protest demonstrations against Palestine White Paper, May 18, 1939. Meeting of demonstrating groups on corner of King George Avenue & Agrippas Road Jerusalem

Baseball. A crowd watches the score board of the Washington Star newspaper as the Washington Senators battle the New York Yankees for the American League pennant. Washington, DC, Aug. 29, 1924

06/13/1926. The burial of the famous architect as he passed through the ramblas.

03/25/1911. Yesterday's rally in Jai-Alai appearance of the field in the part where the Speakers' tribune was installed.

Anefo photo collection. Political difficulties Paris. 28, 1958. France, Paris

Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection prints Anefo Rousel, photo number 157-0078. 1956

At the State Duma in the early days of the February Revolution. Photo by K. Bulla.

12/31/1928. Parades of Unemployed Workers in New York.

Willem Witsen with group for Bolivian pavilion (San Francisco) ..

Photograph of the Proclamation of the German-Austrian Republic. The Provisional National Assembly met in Vienna as the first parliament of the new Austria. Dated 1918

Photo collection Government information service. opening. May 5, 1789. The Hague, South Holland

Madrid, 08/01/1906. National identity document. Personal IDs. In the image, taxpayers forming a queue in one of the personal ID offices.

Segovia, June 1922. Inauguration of a monument. Appearance of the Plaza de San Martin upon discovery of the monument to the community member Juan Bravo, the work of the illustrious sculptor Marinas.

09/01/1910. The general strike in Zaragoza. Meeting held in the Bullring, in which the continuation of the Strike was agreed, the representative of the Pantaloneras union giving her speech.

12/31/1917. A commemoration in Barcelona. Discovery of the tombstone placed in the house where the ill-fated master artist Granados lately lived, on Gerona Street.

Anefo photo collection. Opening States General, driving ground offer flowers at eye graders. September 20, 1955

Opening of the Hebrew University. 1925, Jerusalem, Israel

Lottery draw organized by the real estate bank Credit Foncier, Paris, August 1, 1905, France, photo from L'Illustration, No 3258, August 5, 1905.

Top picture: 'Those who agree to this resolution hold up their hands." Bottom picture: 'On the contrary." A unanimous vote to strike at a meeting of dock workers outside the west India dock gates, 1889. Date: August 1889

Anefo photo collection. 24-hour strike in Belgium (Antwerp) Overview Meeting. January 29, 1960. Antwerp, Belgium

04/30/1909. Photo Benoliel. Blasco Ibáñez in Lisbon. Appearance of the Assembly Hall of the Geographical Society during the conference given by the distinguished Novelist.

Beurs in Paris, Édouard Coste, Jules Pelcoq, 1744 print paper letterpress printing Exchange, Bourse Place de la Bourse

Store No. 47 of the Citizens' Committee of Warsaw at ul. Nowolipie 26; 1915 (1915-00-00-1915-00-00);

12/31/1905. The civil governor of Burgos, Mr. Germán Avedillo Giving a speech at the opening ceremony of the monument to Father Flórez Executed by Maestro Marinas.

51. EXPON 1900. In Algiers Street. Universal Exhibition of 1900. In Algiers Street, Colonniale Exhibition, 16th Arrondissement, Paris. Universal exhibition of 1900. In Algiers Street, Colonniale Exhibition, Paris (XVIth Arr.). Industrial photography society or S.i.p. Draw on paper with gelato bromide laminated on yellow cardboard.

12/31/1929. Resolana de la Macarena.

03/31/1911. The Beetroots of Zaragoza: meeting held at the Zaragoza fronton to make agreements on the price of beets.

Madrid, March 1931. San Carlos Faculty of Medicine. Events between various political groups of students.

05/28/1916. Tribute to a distinguished writer. Discovery, Verified Yesterday, of the Commemorative Tombstone Placed in the house where the distinguished novelist D. Pedro A. de Alarcón lived, on Atocha Street, in this court.

03/31/1924. The swearing of the flag in the Provinces. 1. In Alicante, 2. In Almeria, 3 and 4 in Lerida, 5. In Gerona, 6. In Alcoy. (photo Movellan, Casau, Pastor, Barbera Masip, Pacheco and Duero).

Hebrew University and Lord Balfour's visit Lord Balfour declaring university open. 1925, Jerusalem, Israel

For those who wished to send someone a written letter or document and did not know how to write, they had the option of going to a public letter writer and pay that person to write the missive. The photo, which dates to 1915, shows several stands set up in Constantinople (present-day Istanbul) in Turkey by public letter writers. The one is the foreground has a customer; the one to the right foreground is hoping for a customer. There is another stand in the middle of the photo with two men.

ASPECTO CONGRESO DIPUTADOS EL DIA DE LA JURA DE ALFONSO XIII 1902 - LA ILUSTRACION ESPAÑOLA Y AMERICANA. Location: CONGRESO DE LOS DIPUTADOS-BIBLIOTECA. MADRID. SPAIN.

Anefo photo collection. Short job Invitation drains Amsterdam. July 5, 1947. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Decrees on Dam Square in Amsterdam at the Aubade of the Orange Associations on 12 June 1937..

Guerra civil española (1936-1939). Oficinas del Partit Socialista Unificat de Catalunya, PSUC, ubicadas en el Hotel Colón de Barcelona después de su incautación.

10/31/1916. Demonstration in Bilbao. Crowd Addressing the Civil Government Asking for the Lowering of Subsistence.

Mr. Carpenter enters the American Consulate in Constantinople. Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection , In album: European Pictures (1923 Trip), no. 1387, Copyright by Carpenter's World Travels, Carpenter, Frank G,(Frank George),,1855-1924,Journeys,Turkey,Istanbul, Doors & doorways,Turkey,Istanbul,1910-1920, Consulates,Turkey,Istanbul,1910-1920.

The scene outside Wandsworth prison London this morning January 28 at 9 a.m. The hour of the hanging of Derek William Bentley aged 10. For the murder of police Constable Sydney Miles at Croydon last year. An official brought out the notice of Bentley's death and the crowd booed and smashed the glass in front of the notice board by hurling coins at it (in place of stones). January 28, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Anniversary a.w. Sijthoffs Publishing Company in Leiden. January 4, 1951. Leiden, South Holland

02/23/1918. From yesterday's Elections in Madrid. Voters and Distributors of Candidacies At the door of the Colleges Installed in the mint.

12/23/1906. Alicante Lottery that the fat man sold in the Christmas lottery draw - photo Cantos.

Carballiño (Orense), May 1919. Electoral campaign in Carballiño. Reception paid to the Maurist candidate Mr. Calvo Sotelo (x).

Checking for news of the Titanic disaster, at White Star offices in Leadenhall St, and Cockspur St, London. Date: 1912

09/22/1912. In front of the palace on the Cuesta de la Vega. Time for the Corpse to be Removed to Place It in the Mortuary Car.

Barcelona. Acto inaugural del concurso regional de canarios celebrado en el umbráculo del parque de Barcelona. Año 1910.

Anefo photo collection. Registrations for the Elfstedentocht in the Beursgebouw in Leeuwarden. January 17, 1963. Friesland, Leeuwarden

Barcelona, 06/19/1920. Press sellers strike. Our administrative correspondent, Mr. Larrocha (X), selling copies of ABC to the public, in Plaza de Cataluña.

Dedication of College of City of New York, New York

Suffrage meeting, New York

H. Oppenheim, N.Y. Secular Society

11/01/1923. Barcelona. Course Inauguration. Inaugural ceremony of the Classes in the Municipal Schools of Guinardo celebrated with All solemnity by the new City Council.

Anefo photo collection. Offer from the credentials to Queen Juliana by the ambassador of Indonesia, Oetojo Ramelan. November 22, 1955

07/31/1913. A literary festival in Catalonia. Aspect of the room where the Floral Games festival was held in Grace.

Jewish anti Palestine White Paper demonstrations. Women's demonstration on May 22, 1939. 1939, Jerusalem

10/01/1916. A cultural solemnity in Valls. Laying of the first stone of the building intended for a popular library.

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