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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Pictures of March, 1911, New York City Industrial Disaster

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On March 25, 1911, a quick-spreading fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory killed 146 people as thousands watched. The industrial accident had significant long-term effects in industrial safety reforms and union organizing.
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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory building, New York City.Triangle Shirtwaist FactoryFirefighters putting out the last of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.Firefighters at the Triangle Shirtwaist FactoryFire escape outside the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory after the March, 1911, fire.Twisted Fire EscapeSidewalk outside the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory after the March 1911 fire.Sidewalk After the Fire
Police officers with bodies, after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, March, 1911.Officers with Bodies of Victims on the SidewalkTriangle Shirtwaist Factory FireBroken Pavement After the FireTriangle Shirtwaist Factory after the March, 1911, fire.After the FireRuins After the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory FireRuins of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
Identifying bodies at the morgue, after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.Identifying the Victims at Charities Pier Identifying bodies at the morgue, after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.At the MorgueAfter Identifying a Body - Triangle Shirtwaist Factory FireAfter Identifying a Body

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