THE TRAGEDY AT THE NORTH END

The Tragedy at the North End

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing over 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were crushed, and the stench

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