The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire in 1911 killed 146 workers, primarily young immigrant women, and is recognized as a pivotal moment in labor history. Fannie Lansner, a victim's relative, was honored on March 23, 2018, a testament to the lasting influence of this tragedy. The fire not only highlighted the dire working conditions of the time but also sparked changes in labor laws and fire safety regulations, making it an essential event in American labor history. Ceremonies commemorating survivors and victims alike are held to remember this significant event.
Fannie Lansner, sister of columnist Jonathan Lansner's paternal grandfather, was among 123 women and 23 men who died in what's known as the Triangle Fire.
The fire killed 146 workers, mainly young immigrant women and girls, and became a touchstone for the organized labor movement, spurred fire-safety laws and shed light on the lives of immigrant workers.
One hundred years ago, horrified onlookers watched as workers leapt to their deaths from the raging fire in the garment factory.
These women, all survivors of tragic fire at Triangle Waist co., attended ceremonies in New York March 25, 1961, on the 50th Anniversary of the event.
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