Fire Escape Innovator: Anna Connelly's Story

Hi there, I'm Anna Connelly. I was born on September 23,1868 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.Not

much is known about my family nor my early childhood but perhaps that makes my story even

more remarkable. I was born at a time where women were rarely seen in public roles

let alone credited for inventions. But I couldn't ignore the deadly power of fires in densely

populated city buildings. I was afraid because there was no safe way out for those on the upper floors.

That's what I wanted to change.