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Soldiers Dining at New Croton Dam Strike Camp

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A group of soldiers in military uniforms and casual work attire are gathered around wooden tables, eating from metal bowls and plates. They appear to be on a break during the 1900 labor strike at the New Croton Dam construction site. A tent and trees are visible in the background.

Date: 1900 Location: Croton-on-Hudson, NY Type: photograph Subjects: soldiers, tables, tent, trees, New Croton Dam, strike Source: DCMNY / New-York Historical Society, Stonebridge Collection License: Public domain