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 tank containing over 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people lost their lives, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were reduced to rubble, and

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