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100 Years Later: Lessons From Boston's Molasses Flood Of 191913:31
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On a cold January day 100 years ago, a massive tank of molasses exploded in Boston's North End, unleashing a tsunami of molasses onto the streets. The wave killed 21 people and injured hundreds more. And the aftermath of the disaster eventually led to important changes to how we construct and inspect buildings in America.
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Robert Allison, professor of history at Suffolk University. He tweets @historyofboston.
This segment aired on January 15, 2019.

Jamie Bologna Producer/Director, Radio Boston
Jamie Bologna is producer and director of Radio Boston.

Maria Garcia Senior Editor, The ARTery
Maria Garcia is the senior editor of The ARTery, WBUR's Arts and Culture Team.
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