Clothing Company Fire - Binghamton, NY - Famous Fires on Waymarking.com

text: "The Binghamton Clothing Company stood directly across the street from this marker. The fire, which began on July 22, 1913 at approximately 2:25 p.m., remains the worst loss of life by fire in city history. The fire claimed 35 lives. Nellie Connor, one of the first seamstresses hired and a loyal employee of 31 years, remained in the building once the fire broke out guiding people to safety. Sidney Dimmock, a foreman of 16 years, led and even carried employees to safety. The fire claimed both their lives. The names of Nellie Connor and Sidney Dimmock are worthy of honor and praise. The fire loss was estimated at $100,000 and no cause was ever determined. This tragedy followed another fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in NYC that took 146 lives in 1911. These two fires contributed to the evolution of modern fire safety throughout the state." There is a list of victims.

Type of Structure: Private Building Construction Date: 01/01/1875 Fire Date: 07/22/1913 Structure status: Plaque Cause of Fire: No cause was determined Documentation of the fire: [Web Link] Other: Not listed

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