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The Triangle Fire

The Triangle Fire. Worst factory fire in New York history Occurred on March 25, 1911 around 4:45- the last fifteen minutes of the work day Triangle Shirtwaist Factory occupied the top 3 floors of the building. The Triangle Fire. Inside of the factory after the fire.

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The Triangle Fire

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  1. The Triangle Fire • Worst factory fire in New York history • Occurred on March 25, 1911 around 4:45- the last fifteen minutes of the work day • Triangle Shirtwaist Factory occupied the top 3 floors of the building

  2. The Triangle Fire

  3. Inside of the factory after the fire

  4. The Weight of the Falling Bodies Identifying the Burnt BodiesJumping Out of the window caused after the fire. Many girls d holes in the sidewalk like this could only be identified by their engagement rings

  5. Broken Bodies Lying on the Sidewalk

  6. The Aftermath of the Fire • This couple had just identified their daughter among the victims • In all 146 men and women lost their lives in the fire, the youngest being 11.

  7. Results of the Triangle Fire • Thousands of women mourn the loss of the victims of the fire • Fire Prevention and inspections of factories becomes routine and the horrors of the garment industry is reformed nationwide as a result.

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