A RIVER OF RUIN: THE MOLASSES FLOOD

A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people lost their lives, and many more were injured. Buildings were crushed, and

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