A RIVER OF RUIN: THE MOLASSES FLOOD

On January 15th, 1918, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing over 2 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people lost their lives, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were crushed, and the stench of mol