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When tempers flared on Lombard Street

Philadelphia has a long history of conflict, and very often people have taken to the streets to express feelings of support, anger, and triumph. One example is the Lombard Street riots.

Philadelphia in a map dating to 1885. Years earlier, a parade touched off three days of rioting.
Philadelphia in a map dating to 1885. Years earlier, a parade touched off three days of rioting.Read more