Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
National History Day 2024
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: A Catalyst for Change
25th March 1911: Firefighters working to douse the flames at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company in the Asch building at the corner of Greene Street and Washington Place, New York City. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Explore this site to learn about the conditions leading to the fire, its immediate aftermath, and its impact on labor reform in the United States. Click Enter below to begin your journey.
Kavin Gnanavel
Senior Division
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