On March 25; 1911; flames rapidly consumed everything within the Triangle Waist Company factory; killing 146 workers. The victims; mostly young Jewish and Italian immigrant women; died needlessly due to unsafe working conditions; such as locked or blocked doors; narrow stairways; faulty fire escapes; and a lack of sprinklers. Until September 11; 2001; the Triangle fire was the deadliest workplace disaster in New York City history. Mass grief and outrage spread from New Yorks Lower East Side across the country. Garment union membership swelled; and New York politics shifted dramatically toward reform; paving the way for the New Deal and; ultimately; the workplace standards expected today. Through historic images; The New York City Triangle Factory Fire honors the victims" sacrifice and serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for the dignity of all working people.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. MemoriesBy TEXAN1Having married someone from Luling and visiting there many times I found the book very interesting. I was so impressed with the book I ordered two more for my late husbands sisters. They were thrilled with it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. In memory of William Madison Webb 111By Spydie WebbHad this wonderful little book until we moved and alot of our things moved with the movers. My husband. a Luling native whos family goes back many generations has passed away. so I must replace it. in his memory. I loved the "Thump " Luling BBQ!
