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Docs & Dialogue: Triangle Fire (McNabb Branch)

  • Putnam County Library - McNabb 322 Main Street McNabb, IL, 61335 United States (map)

It was the deadliest workplace accident in New York City’s history. On March 25th, 1911, a dropped match on the eighth floor of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory sparked a fire that killed more than one hundred workers who were trapped inside. The tragedy marked a turning point in American industrial history, leading to major reforms in labor laws and workplace safety. This 54-minute film is rated PG and is available through Kanopy. The program is free and open to the public.

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