The Story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and Memorial

Janes Walk

Led By Andi Sosin and Joel Sosinsky, Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition AND Andi Sosin and Joel Sosinsky, Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition, Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition

The Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition will meet Jane’s walkers at the infamous Asch Building , site of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire corner of Washington Place & Greene Street, 1 block East of Washington Square Park). At the site the docent will describe the 1911 tragedy and its outcomes for its victims, and share stories about the owners and survivors, the quest for justice, and the public art memorial now approved by NYC Landmarks.

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RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

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Friday, May 3, 2019
11:00 AM
Less than 1 hour

Borough: Manhattan

Theme: Advocacy, Art & Architecture, History & Culture

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Crowd at the scene of the Triangle Waist Co. fire, Photo: Wikimedia Commons, George Grantham Bain Collection. Modifications: photo cropped and made black and white.