FIRST -- Large-Scale Strike of Women Workers in the U.S. - New York, NY
Posted by: 
bluesnote
N 40° 43.796 W 073° 59.717
18T E 584843 N 4509263
A historical marker located at the site of one of the worst disasters in the city.
Waymark Code: WMTVAM
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2017
Views: 0
The plaque says, "This ten story neo-renaissance loft building, designed by New York architect John Wooley, was built in 1900-01 for Joseph J Asch. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory occupied the building's top three floors. In 1909, Triangle employees initiated the first large-scale strike of women workers in the country, but workers demands for increased fire safety were not met. On March 25, 1911, a fire swept through the factory, claiming the lives of 146 garment workers. Prompted by the outrage of reformers and labor unions, notably the ILGWU, New York State enacted legislation to safeguard the health and safety of workers. These laws subsequently served as models for national labor and safety reforms. The building facade was largely undamaged by the fire. In 1929 Frederick Brown donated the building to New York University, which named it in his honor, and has used it ever since as an academic building."
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event
Date of FIRST: Not listed
More Information - Web URL: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:As a suggestion for your visit log, please make every effort to supply a brief-to-detailed note about your experience at the Waymark. If possible also include an image that was taken when you visited the Waymark. Images can be of yourself, a personal Waymarking signature item or just one of general interest that would be of value to others. Sharing your experience helps promote Waymarking and provides a dynamic history of your adventures.