A devastating fire ravaged the Triangle Shirtwaist Company in New York City on March 25, 1911, claiming the lives of 146 workers, mostly young immigrant women and teenage girls, who were trapped in the upper floors of a 10-story building. The disaster lasted only 18 minutes, and its impact was profound, ultimately leading to significant changes in labor laws and paving the way for the American middle class to achieve the American Dream.
Triangle: Remembering the Fire
A devastating fire ravaged the Triangle Shirtwaist Company in New York City on March 25, 1911, claiming the lives of 146 young immigrant women and teenage girls who were trapped on the upper floors of the 10-story building.
