The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire that took place on March 25, 1911, was one of the most horrific events and examples of workplace abuse and danger in New York City history. On that day in Greenwich Village, a fire broke out on the top three floors of the ten-story building where the factory was housed. Over 500 workers, mostly young women and recent immigrants, were employed there at the time. When the fire hit, those on the 9th floor were trapped, as the employers had locked the rear door to prevent theft, trapping the women. 146 workers died that day, many jumping to their deaths, as fire ladders were not able to reach above the sixth floor. However, they did not die in vain. Many important reforms were instituted and agencies were created to regulate health and safety. Now, after years of planning, design, and fundraising, the Triangle Fire Memorial, which is housed on the very building where the fire took place, will be dedicated on Oct. 11, at 11:30 am, at the corner of Greene St. and Washington Place. The dedication ceremony is open to the public, and will also be live streamed.
Read the full story at Remember the Triangle Fire News, here: https://rememberthetrianglefire.org/memorial/
