• Episode 187: The Boston Molasses Flood

  • Jul 9 2024
  • Length: 53 mins
  • Podcast

Episode 187: The Boston Molasses Flood

  • Summary

  • On January 15, 1919, a storage tank collapsed releasing two million gallons of molasses on the North End of Boston. The thick liquid poured out like a tsunami wave, reaching speeds of up to 35 miles per hour, destroying everything in its path. The molasses flooded streets, crushed buildings, derailed trains and ultimately killed 21 people and injured 150 more.
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