A RIVER OF RUIN: THE MOLASSES FLOOD

A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people were killed, and many more were injured. Buildings were reduced to rubble, and t

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