THIS SWEET DISASTER: THE GREAT BOSTON MOLASSES FLOOD OF 1919

On a crisp September day in 1918, the peaceful streets of Boston's North End were abruptly overwhelmed by an unexpected and horrific disaster. A massive storage holding millions of gallons of molasses, a popular ingredient at the time, suddenly burst, sending a thick wave of brown liquid through the streets like a river. Buildings were destroyed, t

On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were destroyed, and