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The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

By Skylartraub

  • “Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) is founded in New York City.” -trianglefromthefire.com

    “Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) is founded in New York City.” -trianglefromthefire.com
    "ILGWU Picketing Strikers." Picture Courtesy: VCU Libraries

  • The construction for Joseph Asch’s building is finished. It is placed at the corner of Greene Street and Washington Place in Manhattan.

    The construction for Joseph Asch’s building is finished. It is placed at the corner of Greene Street and Washington Place in Manhattan.
    "NYU Brown Building." Picture Courtesy: census.gov

  • The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory has expanded to the eighth, ninth, and tenth floors of the building.

    The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory has expanded to the eighth, ninth, and tenth floors of the building.
    Building Model. Picture Courtesy: Fire Engineering

  • The Triangle Shirtwaist Company ignored the request for a meeting in regards to improving safety measures within the factory.

  • Local 25 of the ILGWU declares a strike against the Triangle Shirtwaist Company. By November, the strike spreads to other shirtwaist manufacturers. The strike ends after thirteen weeks that saw over 700 striking workers arrested.

    Local 25 of the ILGWU declares a strike against the Triangle Shirtwaist Company. By November, the strike spreads to other shirtwaist manufacturers. The strike ends after thirteen weeks that saw over 700 striking workers arrested.
    "Strike sweeps through NYC garment industry." Picture Courtesy: Cornell University

  • “The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory passes a routine fire inspection.” -famous-trials.com

    “The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory passes a routine fire inspection.” -famous-trials.com
    "Investigators on roof of Asch Building." Picture Courtesy: Cornell University

  • A Newark factory fire kills 25 workers and focuses attention on fire prevention.

    A Newark factory fire kills 25 workers and focuses attention on fire prevention.
    "Newark factory fire." Picture Courtesy: Cornell University

  • The ILGWU led a funeral parade for the unidentified victims of the fire.

    The ILGWU led a funeral parade for the unidentified victims of the fire.
    "ILGWU organizes funeral procession." Picture Courtesy: Cornell University

  • Max Blanck and Isaac Harris, the factory owners, are indicted on manslaughter charges.

    Max Blanck and Isaac Harris, the factory owners, are indicted on manslaughter charges.
    Blanck and Harris. Picture Courtesy: Ephemeral New York

  • A safety report informs everyone that many buildings in the city lack “even the most indispensable precautions necessary.” -famous-trials.com

  • A fire in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory kills 146 workers.

    A fire in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory kills 146 workers.
    "Fire!" Picture Courtesy: Cornell University

  • The state of New York assigns an investigative commision to evaluate working conditions.

    The state of New York assigns an investigative commision to evaluate working conditions.
    "NYS legislature establishes FIC." Picture Courtesy: Cornell University

  • “Blanck and Harris are found guilty of locking fire exit doors against workers in their new factory. Blanck is fined $25 and the chief justice apologizes for having to enforce the fine.” -trianglefromthefire.com

    “Blanck and Harris are found guilty of locking fire exit doors against workers in their new factory. Blanck is fined $25 and the chief justice apologizes for having to enforce the fine.” -trianglefromthefire.com
    Locked door. Picture Courtesy: Cornell University

  • The last survivor of the Triangle Fire, Rose Freedman, dies at 107.

    The last survivor of the Triangle Fire, Rose Freedman, dies at 107.
    Rose Freedman. Picture Courtesy: injured worker.org