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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, Part 2: Escape or Die

William Shepherd walked down the cobblestone streets in Greenwich village on the afternoon of Saturday, March 25th, 1911. It was a trendy place that any young reporter for the united press should be on a weekend. With an inclusive crowd, … Continue reading

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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, Part 1: The Cost of Fashion

Today it’s difficult for us to imagine how a simple women’s garment, the Industrial Revolution, and labor practices could all be related. Right now, women wear t-shirts, polos, uniforms of all kinds, and dressy clothes on special occasions. But in … Continue reading

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