THIS SWEET DISASTER: THE GREAT BOSTON MOLASSES FLOOD OF 1919

This Sweet Disaster: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919

On a crisp summer day in 1918, the peaceful streets of Boston's North End were abruptly violated by an unexpected and devastating catastrophe. A massive reservoir holding millions of gallons of molasses, a popular ingredient at the time, suddenly exploded, sending a sticky wave of brown liquid through the streets like a tsunami. Buildings were topp

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A Grim Tragedy

On January 15th, 1918, Boston witnessed a utterly horrifying incident. A massive tank storing molasses burst, unleashing a torrent of the thick liquid down the streets. The sudden wave swept away everything in its path, shattering buildings and harming hundreds of people. The sticky molasses trapped victims quickly, leaving a scene of horror. This

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