The iron and steel building was constructed in 1900 – 01 , and was designed by John Woolley in the neo-Renaissance style . It was named the '' ' Asch Building ' '' after its owner , Joseph J. Asch . During that time , the Asch Building was known for its " fireproof " rooms , which attracted many garment makers , including the '' ' Triangle Shirtwaist Factory ' '' , which was the site of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire that killed 146 garment workers on March 25 , 1911
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
Brown Building (Manhattan)