REMEMBER THE TRIANGLE FIRE COALITION INC
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Mission Statement
The Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition educates the public about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire through its on-going projects, educational outreach, and social media sites. It also supports the annual remembrance activities on the anniversary of the fire each March 25. To that end, Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition is currently working to establish a permanent art memorial to those who died in the fire, so that their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
About This Cause
The Coalition is an all volunteer, 501(c)3 located in New York City. Please note though that, to do the design work and build the memorial we have hired contractors and consultants. We could not accomplish our mission without their expertise. In concert with individuals and organizations across the country, the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition supported the creation of commemorative events – education, art, memory moments – for the March 2011 Centennial. Today, it is spearheading the building of a public art memorial to honor the legacy of the Triangle factory workers, has established a scholarship fund and is developing an education program for our school system. History The Triangle Waist Company was located one block east of Washington Square Park. There were over 500 employees – most were young women, most were recent immigrants. On March 25, 1911, a fire broke out on the 8th floor. Workers ran to the fire escape. It collapsed, dropping them to their deaths. On the 9th floor a critical exit was locked. People on the street watched as the workers began to jump out the windows. Fire trucks arrived but their ladders only reached the 6th floor. The elevators ran as long as they could as workers pressed into the cars; some tumbled down the elevator shaft. In the end 146 people died. There was a trial but the owners, long known for their anti-union activities, got off. The fire became a rallying cry for the international labor movement. Many of our fire safety laws were created in response to this tragic event. We remember because we are still fighting for social justice for all.