From Tragedy to Charity: Dr. David Conrad Pérez on Fire in the Heart of the City
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
09/01/26
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Most know that the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in 1911 swept in massive labor reforms and highlighted the need for workplace safety laws. Yet, this is only part of the story. Join me as I sit down with Dr. David Conrad-Pérez to discuss his book Fire in the Heart of the City which explores the deeper implications of the fire with the rise of modern charity. Learn how critical the New York Times was in shaping public opinion and how it used its platform redirect the narrative after the fire to promote "professional charity."
To learn more about Dr. Conrad-Pérez, visit his site here.
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