Tag: fire
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A CHRISTMAS EVE TRAGEDY
It was a cold Christmas Eve in 1945 when the Sodder family began their holiday festivities. The large, close-knit clan from West Virginia was enjoying their Christmas lights, food, and holiday cheer but in the early morning hours, tragedy struck. By 1am the better part of the family home was engulfed in flames. Parents George…
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THERE IS NO ESCAPE: THE STORY OF THE TRIANGLE SHIRTWAIST FACTORY FIRE
March 25th marks a tragic day in American history, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. The disastrous event, which happened on this day back in 1911, made many aware of the deplorable and dangerous working conditions that large numbers of the population faced on a daily basis. The factory, owned by Max Blanck and Isaac Harris,…