The flames that devoured Kingston were more than just a tragedy; they were a searing indictment of the system/structures/fabric that failed to protect its residents/citizens/people. Witnesses/Eyewitnesses/Survivors speak of a city consumed by chaos/discord/turmoil, where hope flickered/faded/sank in the heat/ash/smoke. A community broken, now searc
This Sweet Disaster: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919
On a crisp summer day in 1919, the calm streets of Boston's North End were abruptly transformed by an unexpected and terrible disaster. A massive reservoir holding millions of gallons of molasses, a popular ingredient at the time, suddenly ruptured, sending a thick wave of brown goo through the streets like a river. Buildings were toppled, vehicles
A Sticky Disaster: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing over 2 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people lost their lives, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were destroyed, and the ste