THE BOSTON MOLASSES DISASTER OF 1919

The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

On a blustery January in the year, disaster struck Boston. A massive holding filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The force was catastrophic, crushing buildings and trapping people in a treacly mass. Dozens of people were fatally injured, and many more suffered. Authorit

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