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The2FunAdGuyz offer a new, high-quality reproduction print of an incredible FDNY firefighter photograph from 1911 . What makes this photo special is it shows FDNY firefighters racing through the streets of New York City on March 25, 1911. They were headed to the Triangle Shirt Waist Company fire at the corner of Greene Street and Washington Place where one of the worst fires of the era was burning—trapping the young immigrant girls and women working there. So horrible was the reaction to the fire that it gave labor union organizers and reformers support from around the country. The Triangle Shirt Waist company occupied the top floors of a building and the floors were packed with flammable materials and chemicals—and no fire extinguishers. This photo captures a horse drawn ladder truck that was racing to the scene. The truck is just crossing 8th Avenue but we cannot make out the street that they are actually on at the time of the photo. Ironically, they raced in vain since at the time the fire department only had ladders that reached to the sixth floor. The building was not destroyed and stands today as part of the New York University campus HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: A group of mostly immigrant women workers were trapped on the ninth floor with little chance of escape. Some of the 146 who died jumped while others were burned to death. The deaths of the women became a major catalyst for a reform movement in which The Ladies International Garment Workers Union became a driving force. CAPTION: Firefighters Rush To The Triangle Shirtwaist Co. Fire, March 25, 1911. You should note that while some of the images of the cars and people are a little dark, the images of the horses and firefighters are good. DECORATING USES: Many of our customers find this photo useful for home and office decorating. Because of its vintage style, it useful in the décor of a home den or library. Of course it would look grand on the walls of any firehouse, anywhere in the world. Many teachers find it useful as a teaching aid for courses on history and political science because of its relationship to the early 1900s reform movement. GIFT IDEAS: Can there be a more perfect firefighter gift that this remarkable print?  PAPER QUALITY: This new print is on a highest quality, acid-free, 100-pound glossy premium text paper that allows for maximum color brilliance and fidelity for older images. For an expanded explanation of our Paper Quality, go to our FAQ by Clicking Here. Image Size: 16.5 inches wide by 10.5 inches high. For an expanded explanation of Image Size, go to our FAQ by Clicking Here. Paper Size: 17 inches wide by 11 inches high. This allows for a small border around the image for matting and framing. For an expanded explanation of Paper Size, go to our FAQ by Clicking Here.
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