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Jan 14, 2019 · HISTORY. Without Warning, Molasses Surged Over Boston 100 Years Ago. As the city was planning its heroes’ welcome for sons returning from World War I, a frightful flood devastated a vast area of...
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The Great Molasses Flood, also known as the Boston Molasses Disaster, was a disaster that occurred on Wednesday, January 15, 1919, in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.
Jan 15, 2019 · When a 50-foot-tall storage tank ruptured and poured millions of gallons of molasses onto the streets of Boston’s North End 100 years ago this Tuesday, the utter destruction of the catastrophe...
Oct 18, 2020 · Boston is famous for its history. The city's geological features were carved by glaciers over 20,000 years ago and it has been occupied by humans for more than 12,000 years. The area was once home to the Massachuset tribe before being settled by colonists in the 17th century and becoming….
This article is a timeline of the history of the city of Boston, Massachusetts, USA . 17th century. 1625 – William Blaxton arrives. 1630 - When Boston was founded. English Puritans arrive. First Church in Boston established. September 7 ( old style ): Boston named. 1631 – Boston Watch (police) established.
Boston was named and officially incorporated on September 30, 1630 ( Old Style ). The city quickly became the political, commercial, financial, religious and educational center of Puritan New England and grew to play a central role in the history of the United States.
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