The Triangle Fire Book

Although this was an assigned book for a grad school class (Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery), the Triangle fire has long been a part of my family's history. My father had a great aunt who was scheduled to start work there on Monday, March 27, 1911, just two days after the fire that killed 146 garment workers -- most of them young Jewish and Italian immigrants. Sad and realistic, this centennial edition brings to life the tragic events surrounding the fire. Thankfully, those workers did not die in vain. The fire was a watershed moment that led to much needed safety, social and labor reforms in early 20th century New York City.