The Boston Molasses Flood

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You might be familiar with the Boston Tea Party, but for many Bostonians, there’s another food-centric event that comes to mind as they reflect on local history: the Great Molasses Flood. When a surge ...

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106 Years Ago Today, the Great Molasses Flood Sent Sticky Waves of Syrup Crashing Through Boston

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Molasses acted like a powerful, sticky flood that destroyed buildings, vehicles, and anything in its path. Rescuers rush to the scene Emergency teams acted quickly. The Boston Police Department, Red ...

When Boston was shocked by deadly molasses flood on this day in 1919

Steve Puleo is the author of Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. On , 2.3 million gallons of molasses collapsed, flooding Boston's North End with the sticky substance.

WCVB Channel 5 Boston: Boston's Great Molasses Flood of 1919 offers lessons for future of city's waterfront

ANNIVERSARY IN BOSTON. NONE OF US ACTUALLY LIVED THROUGH THE ORIGINAL EVENT, BUT MANY BOSTONIANS STILL KNOW THE HISTORY. ON THIS DAY IN 1919, A MOLASSES FLOOD DEVASTATED PARTS OF THE CITY’S NORTH END.

Boston's Great Molasses Flood of 1919 offers lessons for future of city's waterfront

The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 in Boston resulted in a lawsuit that used expert witnesses for the first time and was the catalyst for new... A Deadly Tsunami Of Molasses In Boston's North End On Jan ...

Food & Wine: 106 Years Ago Today, the Great Molasses Flood Sent Sticky Waves of Syrup Crashing Through Boston