September 1, 1914 – September 1, 1914

The Last Known Passenger Pigeon Dies

On September 1st, 1914, the last known passenger pigeon, "Martha," died, in captivity, at the Cincinnati Zoo. This death is a symbol of the Age of Extermination, the period between the late 19th and early 20th century, in which many species of natural wildlife were wiped out by human actions throughout the United States

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cory Sachs