36: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

<div>People enjoying a warm, sunny Saturday in New York City first noticed smoke arising from a building at about 4:40 p.m. and rushed to gather at the base of a 10-story building that was quickly engulfed in flames. The scene greeting them was horrific: Dozens of workers were trapped on the building's ninth floor. With the flames closing in, some chose to jump to their deaths. </div> <div><br> </div> <div>More than 100 years later, the 1911 fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory remains one of the deadliest industrial disasters in American history.<br> <br> "<a href="https://www.centuriespod.com/">Crimes of the Centuries</a>" is a podcast from the <a href="https://www.obsessednetwork.com/">Obsessed Network</a> exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history.<br> <br> Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/centuriespod">Twitter</a>: @centuriespod<br> <br> Episode Sponsors:</div> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.apostrophe.com/pod/COTC/">Apostrophe</a>: Get $15 off your first visit with a board-certified dermatologist at <a href="http://www.apostrophe.com/COTC">www.apostrophe.com/COTC</a> and use code COTC.</li> <li> <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/podcast?c=cotc14&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=cpm&amp;utm_campaign=4020201510podcast&amp;utm_content=cotc14&amp;dm=meals&amp;featured=family&amp;mealsize=3-4">Hello Fresh</a>: America's number one meal kit! Go to <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/podcast?c=cotc14&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=cpm&amp;utm_campaign=4020201510podcast&amp;utm_content=cotc14&amp;dm=meals&amp;featured=family&amp;mealsize=3-4">www.hellofresh.com/cotc14</a> and use code "cotc14" for up to 14 free meals, including free shipping.</li> <li> <a href="https://helixsleep.com/pages/landing-page?promo=cotc">Helix</a>: Find your perfect mattress! Go to <a href="http://www.helixsleep.com/COTC">www.helixsleep.com/COTC</a> for up to $200 off and two free pillows!</l