Union Square resonates: a "home for labor" for over a century, the place
where victims of the 1911 Triangle Fire were mourned, the site of massive
rallies and parades, protests and street corner debates, it is a historic
gathering for working people. After September 11 many of its past uses
were renewed as people gathered to share information, to mourn and to
pay tribute, to debate and to just share the time with others. Artwork
from around the world, shrines, candles, flowers, flags and cards appeared
daily for months. The tall object in the photo covered with tributes is
a large "candle" with a wire "flame" that became the focal point for the
rest of the large shrine at the South end of the Square. The statue is
visible in the background just above the candle shrine.
Photograph taken September 16, 2001.
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