Explosive and destructive incidents of rioting occurred in multiple urban centers in the United States during the 1830s and 1840s, including Boston, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. While these riots brought destruction and death to Philadelphia, they also produced positive changes.

The Philadelphia nativist riots (also known as the Philadelphia Prayer Riots, the Bible Riots and the Native American Riots) were a series of riots that took place on May 6—8 and July 6—7, 1844, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States and the adjacent districts of …

Like many American cities in the 19th century, Philadelphia, which was once a Quaker stronghold, changed dramatically with the influx of European immigrants. The first major influx of Irish came in 1844 from rural areas, spurred by the Irish Famine.

1840. Riots in Kensington. The Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad torn up on Front Street, and Emery's tavern burned. 1841. January 15. The banks resumed specie payments. February 4. Bank of the United States failed and other banks suspended specie payments. 1842. January 20. Celebration of the opening of; the Reading and Pottsville Railroad ...

In May and July 1844, Philadelphia suffered some of the bloodiest rioting of the antebellum period, as anti-immigrant mobs attacked Irish-American homes and Roman Catholic churches before being suppressed by the militia. The violence was part of a wave of riots that convulsed American cities starting in the 1830s.

Philadelphia quickly grew into an important colonial city and during the American Revolution was the site of the First and Second Continental Congresses. After the Revolution, the city was chosen to be the temporary capital of the United States.

Oct 18, 2018 · Industrialization, transportation, and migration transformed the Philadelphia region in the first half of the nineteenth century. While turnpikes, canals, and railroads extended the city’s reach, new communities also formed within Philadelphia County as boroughs such as Frankford and Spring Garden were incorporated and villages such as ...

Apr 3, 2022 · T.R. was in partnership with John Disturnell for a time in the early 1840's (see Tanner and Disturnell). Map and guide are in brown cloth covers 13x8.5 with "Philadelphia City Guide. 1841" stamped in gold.

Sensational prose and nativist indignation aside, 1844 was not the first time working people of Philadelphia took to the streets in violent protest, attacking individuals and destroying property, nor would it be the last.

Oct 5, 2010 · Title varies: 1837-1841, A. M'Elroy's Philadelphia directory. 1842, M'Elroy's Philadelphia directory. 1843-1857, McElroy's Philadelphia directory. 1858-1867... Skip to main content Ask the publishers to restore access to 500,000+ books.