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Episode 67 - The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Episode 67 - The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

FromDestination Disaster


Episode 67 - The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

FromDestination Disaster

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Feb 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, we're discussing the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, the deadliest industrial accident to occur in the United States. 146 employees would lose their lives as a result of abysmal working conditions and locked exits, culminating in a perfect storm, ripe for death. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membershipHave an idea for an episode? Email us! destinationdisatertopics@gmail.com Sources: https://npg.si.edu/blog/tragedy-triangle-shirtwaist-factory#:~:text=In%20its%20aftermath%2C%20the%20Triangle,minimum%20wage%20and%20working%20conditions.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangle_Shirtwaist_Factory_firehttps://trianglefire.ilr.cornell.edu/index.htmlMusic: Guardians - Caleb Etheridgehttps://app.soundstripe.com/artists/143?sort=approved_at Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Feb 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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