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The Tombs

Another name given to the Manhattan Detention Complex. Harris and Blanck, owners of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, were removed from the Judge's chambers to the Tombs Court where they were escorted out of the back entrance.

Map location of the Manhattan Detention Complex, also known as the Tombs Court


Photo of the street entrance to the court complex in lower Manhattan at around the time of the trial.


Court rendering of defendants Max Blanck and Isaac Harris, owners of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, during their 23-day trial for manslaughter.



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