"Bloody riots", a strike of Lviv construction workers in 1902
The economic crisis, inflation, and unemployment caused strikes by builders, the largest group of workers in Lviv, for several years. In 1902, it came to bloody riots with barricades on the streets.
"City history" and political mobilization in Lviv in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
During the period of autonomy, numerous patriotic events were regularly held in Lviv to mark various historical events. These were often all-Polish anniversaries or anniversaries of the January or November Uprisings, the 3rd May Constitution Day, etc. However, there were also examples of truly local dates dedicated to events from Lviv's past.
100th and 120th anniversaries of the 3rd May Constitution (1891, 1911)
The celebration itself was used as a mobilizing factor. On this day, politicians, officials, and members of various organizations, including paramilitary ones, actively reminded people of themselves.
115th Anniversary of Tadeusz Kosciuszko's Victory at Racławice (1909)
The "rounds" on the occasion of the 115th anniversary of Kosciuszko's victory at Racławice belong to this category, as they included, in addition to traditional services, solemn meetings and rallies, other interesting, unusual events.
200th Anniversary of the Victory at Vienna (1883)
The celebration in Lviv in 1883 was, on the one hand, a Polish patriotic event, since it was about the victory of King Jan III Sobieski. On the other hand, it was a celebration of the successful defense of Vienna, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, so the festivities were fully in line with imperial policy.
250th Anniversary of the Siege of Lviv by Bohdan Khmelnytsky’s Army (1655-1905)
Two almost simultaneous events dedicated to one episode in history, the siege of Lviv in 1655, which demonstrate the confrontation between Ukrainian and Polish society in Lviv at that time.
300th Anniversary of the Lublin Union
The 1869 events are mainly associated with the beginning of raising the mound at the Vysokyi Zamok Hill. However, there was also another important aspect of the anniversary, namely, holding, or rather an attempt at holding a mass commemoration.
350th anniversary of the Rifle Association in Lviv (1896)
On October 18, 1896, the 350th anniversary of the Rifle Association was celebrated in Lviv. It could be an ordinary anniversary of an ordinary organization but for the role of the Strzelnica in the city’s political life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
40th anniversary of the Fire Association Sokół (May 30-31, 1909)
In 1909, Lviv celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Fire Association Sokół. The anniversary of this association was an opportunity to demonstrate success in city management and to show that a Polish association was capable of effective self-organization. Also, it was an opportunity to "play with one's muscles" as the event had a clearly paramilitary character.
