1911 Triangle Factory Fire
In 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York caught fire and 146 workers died, mostly women and immigrants. This was one of the dead… read more
In 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York caught fire and 146 workers died, mostly women and immigrants. This was one of the deadliest industrial disasters in the United States. Members of the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition spoke about the event’s history, memory, and relevance to today. close
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