THE TRAGEDY AT THE NORTH END

The Tragedy at the North End

On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing over 2 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people were killed, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were crushed, and the stenc

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