Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

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*Early 20th century*Worst fire in NYC history, started in garment factory and killed 146 people(mainly jewish women). Employers had locked the women in during work to prevent any theft on the job, which led to their own demise. End result led to more calls for safety regulations.


 
  
Created Feb 23, 2010
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