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What was a result of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
The Triangle Fire of March 25, 1911, destroyed hundreds of lives — both those who died and their families. Sadly, it required the ashes of 146 people to redesign and reimagine the workplace of the early 20th century.
What was done after the Triangle Shirtwaist fire?
After the fire, the owners of Triangle Shirtwaist factory, Harris and Blanck, were brought to court on charges of manslaughter but were eventually acquitted. They were fined $75 for each life lost.
What was the result of the Harris and Blanck factory owners trial?
The trial in December 1911 lasted three weeks, and centered on the locked door that would have led to the second flight of stairs. On December 27, after the court heard emotional testimony from more than 100 witnesses, both Harris and Blanck were acquitted of all charges.
What resulted from the strike for most of the workers in NYC?
New York shirtwaist strike of 1909
| New York Shirtwaist Strike of 1909 (Uprising of the 20,000) | |
|---|---|
| Date | November 1909–March 1910 |
| Location | New York City |
| Resulted in | Successful renegotiation of garment worker contracts |
| Parties to the civil conflict |
How did Harris and Blanck escape the fire?
On March 25, 1911, only 13 months after the strike ended, a fire broke out on the eighth floor of the factory. On the 10th floor, Harris and Blanck were alerted of the fire by phone and escaped to safety by climbing over neighboring rooftops.
Why did the Triangle Shirtwaist factory workers go on strike?
Two years before the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire on March 25, 1911, more than 20,000 shirtwaist workers in New York joined together and went on strike in protest of longer working hours and less pay. They demanded a 20-percent pay raise and a 52 hour workweek and extra pay for overtime (1).