A RIVER OF RUIN: THE MOLASSES FLOOD

A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing over 2 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people perished, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were destroyed, and the stench of molass

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